Managing Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.•Independence, OH

just now•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests throughout the country. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm whose focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in various consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and maintains office locations throughout the United States. Zwicker is presently seeking a Managing Attorney to join our team in Independence, OH. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who has proven to be a successful motivator of people and manager of processes. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a self-starter, detail-oriented, and driven to perform. The ability to utilize spreadsheets to organize and analyze data is a requirement. The successful Managing Attorney candidate will manage litigation operations, staff, and associate attorneys working through the portfolio of assigned accounts/cases for designated states. Effective mentorship of associate attorneys in the practice of law is essential. Training on, monitoring, and enforcing production and compliance requirements for all staff is required. Representing clients in civil litigation matters, including negotiations, drafting, and approving legal documents and pleadings, will be routine. The successful candidate will advise clients and firm management of state-specific laws, rules, and regulatory issues related to the assigned portfolio of accounts or other litigation-related matters. The Managing Attorney will report to our regional AVP of Litigation Operations. The base salary for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Ohio
Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a high-volume environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism
Strong commitment to ethics and compliance standards
Collaborative team player
Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence, which at times may be voluminous
Be able to regularly interact and communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
Be able to lift five pounds or greater
Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Nice To Haves

Debt collections experience (strongly preferred)
Previous management experience (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Manage assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve client goals and protect client and Z&A interests effectively
Implement, manage, and improve litigation processes within the framework identified by Z&A executive management staff to achieve all goals and responsibilities most efficiently
Interview, supervise, train, and assign duties and responsibilities to the litigation staff
Liaise with the Litigation Operations and Audit departments to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and local/state regulations, and remediate and resolve any identified compliance issues
Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes
Enforce production and performance expectations for all staff and attorneys at the site
Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, etc.
Send and respond to correspondence from opposing counsel, pro se parties, corporate office, litigation members, and courts
Zealously advocate for client interests in motion practice hearings and trials, in person and telephonically when permitted
Draft specific pleadings, motions, responses, discovery, etc.
Ensure the appropriate account and case documentation, including document retention via RMS notes, status case files, and electronic storage, in compliance with State Bar requirements, Court Rules, and Z&A standards. Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures as directed by executive management
Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
Performs other duties as assigned