Managing Attorney

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Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm whose focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of clients’ interests makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, we represent creditors in consumer and commercial recovery and litigation across the United States. Our headquarters are in Andover, Massachusetts, with office locations throughout the country.

We are presently seeking a Managing Attorney to join our team in Independence, OH. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who motivates people and manages processes. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities are required. The role demands high motivation, self‑stimulation, detail orientation, and strong spreadsheet skills for data organization and analysis.

The base salary for this position is $130,000 – $140,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

• Manage assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve client goals and protect client and firm interests effectively
• Implement, manage, and improve litigation processes within the framework identified by executive management to achieve all goals most efficiently
• Interview, supervise, train, and assign duties and responsibilities to the litigation staff
• Liaise with Litigation Operations and Audit departments to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and local/state regulations, and remediate and resolve any identified compliance issues
• Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes
• Enforce production and performance expectations for all staff and attorneys at the site
• Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, etc.
• Send and respond to correspondence from opposing counsel, pro se parties, corporate office, litigation members, and courts
• Zealously advocate for client interests in motion practice hearings and trials, in person and telephonically when permitted
• Draft specific pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Ensure appropriate account and case documentation, including document retention via RMS notes, status case files, and electronic storage, in compliance with State Bar requirements, Court Rules, and firm standards; comply with all 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

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Ohio
• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a high‑volume environment
• Debt collections experience (strongly preferred)
• Previous management experience (strongly preferred)
• 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 at times may be voluminous
• Ability to regularly interact and communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Complete a minimum of a 40‑hour flexible workweek schedule

• Lift five pounds or greater
• Sit 90% of the workday at times
• Bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Concentrate and use critical thinking

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full‑time, full‑benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) with match.

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