Senior Attorney

Zwicker & Associates•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that focuses on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in a variety of consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts. Zwicker is presently seeking a Senior Attorney to join our dynamic team in our Tempe, AZ office. Zwicker is seeking a candidate with a strong eagerness to learn, as well as exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, to join our team. We seek candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences enable the Zwicker team to innovate and excel collaboratively in performance. We encourage and provide our team members with lifelong learning and training opportunities, aiming to build a strong foundation and a successful future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent career advancement opportunities for high achievers.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Arizona
Minimum three years in a relevant high-volume litigation environment
Extensive litigation skillset, which includes the expertise to effectively handle all phases of highly contested lawsuits, from trial preparation to negotiations with opposing parties
Three years minimum handling a robust caseload from inception to resolution
Experience in taking and defending depositions
Excellent verbal and written advocacy
Comprehensive understanding of litigation, client, and collections operations
Willingness and ability to mentor associate attorneys
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, 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 communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
Be able to travel occasionally when needed by the most efficient means of transportation
Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule

Responsibilities

Trial preparation, developing pre-trial strategies, including witness and evidence preparation, drafting and responding to discovery, depositions, and preparing trial memoranda
Orally examining witnesses, including fact and expert witnesses, under oath to gather information for a case
Representing the client during the deposition by preparing them, making objections, and guiding their testimony
Successfully prosecute trials, including direct and cross examination, and oral argument regarding admissibility of proffered evidence and testimony
Successfully prepare and argue summary judgment motions, discovery dispute motions, and other motion practice, including unique, novel, or complex legal issues
Attend hearings virtually or in person
Competently conduct legal research, objectively identifying caselaw and preparing an accurate analysis of the state of the law
Advise the client on options and negotiate settlements with opposing parties
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
Reviewing and signing pleadings as prepared by staff
Analyze assigned inventory reports, communicating analysis to the managing attorney and/or office manager, and taking appropriate action
Mentoring associate attorneys, including case review, preparing oral argument, and reviewing associate attorney work product
Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
Perform other duties as assigned