Associate Attorney

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an Associate Attorney position for the Houston, Corpus Christi, or Laredo areas in Texas.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Texas State Managing Attorney, the Associate Attorney is responsible for litigating debt collection matters while independently engaging in risk analysis and strategy development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
• Reviews correspondence and file information to determine if lawsuit or motion appropriate for filing.
• Reviews answers and prepares responses to discovery and dispositive motions.
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and appearing as counsel at hearings and trials.
• Attends court settings throughout the state of Texas through virtual appearances.
• Attends physical court settings as needed in courts in close proximity.
• Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
• Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.

•Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•Background in litigation

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with experience in collection law and/or courtroom experience.

•Ability to work independently

• Managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Knowledge of the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.

•Position may be fully remote.

Education and Experience:

•Requires a JD in law

•Bar admission in Texas

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$75,000 to $85,000 per year

Benefits:

•401(k)

•401(k) matching

•Dental insurance

•Employee assistance program

•Flexible schedule

•Flexible spending account

•Health insurance

•Health savings account

•Life insurance

•Paid time off

•Referral program

•Retirement plan

•Vision insurance

Schedule:

•8 hour shift

•Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Attorney bar license in Texas (Required)

Location:

•Texas (Required)

Work Location:

Remote