Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Georgia practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Georgia Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney whose focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Georgia litigation work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Full litigation responsibilities including review of correspondence, review of files to determine whether they are suit appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery, and preparation of dispositive motions and all aspects of conducting trial and appearing for hearings.
• Attorney is to be knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment.
• Familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules.
• Responsible for managing high-volume docket of civil litigation cases in the area of debt-collection through all phases of litigation from commencement through post-judgment actions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
• Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Education and Experience

Required

• A law degree
• Bar admission in Georgia

Preferred

• 1 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney
• Experience in creditor’s rights litigation

• Experience in appellate court and/or Federal Court

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects
• Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times

Work Environment

The position is remote.

Schedule

8-hour shift Monday to Friday with flexibility to support business needs.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$85,000 to $95,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental (100% paid for attorneys)
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Bonus potential

Law degree and Georgia Bar admission required; 1-4 years litigation experience preferred; ability to manage high-volume docket, work in deadline-driven environment, and handle physical demands including sitting and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Key Responsibilities

• managing litigation
• preparing discovery
• appearing in court

Job Details

• Category: Legal and Compliance
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Salary: USD 85,000 – 95,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Rausch Sturm

A creditors' rights law firm handling debt collection litigation. — Industry: Finance