Managing Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates, P.C., a national creditor rights law firm headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking a Managing Attorney to join its team in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm represents creditors in consumer and commercial recovery and litigation matters. The Managing Attorney manages litigation operations, staff, and associate attorneys handling assigned accounts and cases in designated states. The role includes mentoring associate attorneys, training and monitoring staff, and enforcing production and compliance requirements. The attorney represents clients in civil litigation through negotiations, document and pleading preparation and approval, hearings, and trials. The role also advises clients and firm management on state-specific laws, rules, and regulatory issues related to the assigned portfolio and other litigation matters. This position reports to the Regional AVP of Litigation Operations. This is a full-time, full-benefit position with a flexible workweek of at least 40 hours. Travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint may be required.

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

Nice To Haves

Debt collections experience.
Previous management experience.

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 and responsibilities to litigation staff.
Coordinate with Litigation Operations and Audit departments to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and local and state regulations; remediate identified compliance issues.
Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes.
Enforce production and performance expectations for site staff and attorneys.
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 or by telephone when permitted.
Draft pleadings, motions, responses, discovery, and other legal documents.
Ensure appropriate account and case documentation, including document retention through RMS notes, status case files, and electronic storage, in compliance with State Bar requirements, court rules, and firm standards.
Comply with applicable standard operating procedures as directed by executive management.
Travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.