Part-Time Staff Attorney

Portnoff•King of Prussia, PA

5d•$30•Remote

About The Position

Portnoff Law Associates seeks an attorney for a part-time position working entirely remotely with the exception of an annual or semi-annual office-wide meeting. This part-time position involves shared responsibilities so you have a predictable schedule and can establish the schedule that works best for you, which may include weekends or nights. The primary responsibility is to review a large volume of files to ensure that notice requirements have been met. The ideal candidate will be available to work 25 hours per week. Please submit a cover letter with your resume, and address in your cover letter the reason you seek part-time employment.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Collection Partner or a similar collections database, DocuSign
Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity.
Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant federal and state laws, particularly the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. §7101, et seq., the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Amended Regulation F.
Ensure that notice requirements under 53 P.S. §7106 are met for each account where applicable.
Ensure that validation requirements are met for each claim under Regulation F where applicable.
Prepare, review and sign legal demand letters via DocuSign.
Review claims to determine if a lien may be filed where appropriate.
Review files to determine what the next appropriate step in the collection process may be.
Other duties as assigned