Managing Attorney

Zwicker & Associates•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates, P.C., a national creditor rights law firm, is seeking a Managing Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Managing Attorney will oversee litigation operations, staff, and associate attorneys handling an assigned portfolio of accounts and cases for designated states. The role includes mentoring attorneys, training and monitoring staff, enforcing production and compliance requirements, and representing clients in civil litigation through negotiations, document drafting and review, motion practice, hearings, and trials. The Managing Attorney will advise clients and firm management on state-specific laws, rules, and regulatory matters and will report to the regional AVP of Litigation Operations. This is a full-time, full-benefit position.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Nevada.
High-volume civil litigation experience.
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.
Able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence, which may be voluminous.
Able to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or groups in a common language.
Able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.
Able to complete a minimum 40-hour flexible workweek schedule.
Able to lift five pounds or greater, sit for up to 90% of the workday at times, bend at the waist, remain mobile when needed, concentrate, and use critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Debt collections experience is strongly preferred.
Previous management experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to motivate people and manage processes.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Self-starter who is detail-oriented, highly motivated, and driven to perform.
Ability to use spreadsheets to organize and analyze data.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve client goals and protect client and firm interests.
Implement, manage, and improve litigation processes within the framework established by executive management.
Interview, supervise, train, and assign duties to litigation staff.
Work with Litigation Operations and Audit to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and local and state regulations, and address identified compliance issues.
Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes.
Enforce production and performance expectations for staff and attorneys at the site.
Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, and related documents.
Send and respond to correspondence from opposing counsel, self-represented parties, corporate office, litigation team members, and courts.
Advocate for client interests in motion practice, hearings, and trials, in person and by telephone when permitted.
Draft pleadings, motions, responses, discovery, and other legal documents.
Ensure account and case documentation is maintained in compliance with State Bar requirements, court rules, and firm standards, including RMS notes, case files, and electronic storage.
Comply with applicable standard operating procedures as directed by executive management.
Travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.