Lead​/Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Type Direct Hire

• Manage state-specific litigation workflows and litigation forms.
• Conduct document review and discovery.
• Execute documents requiring the Attorney’s signature.
• Communicate with the Managing Attorney and clients to discuss details of cases
• Assist in responding to litigation-specific components of all client audits
• Monitor relevant legal rules, regulations, statutes, and case law
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
• Prepare and file legal documents
• Manage and resolve collection litigation
• Work with Pro Se litigants, opposing counsel, or other interested parties to settle files throughout the litigation process
• Oversee and interact with outside collections and defense counsel
• Support corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities

• Active law license in the listed state of reference. (California)
• 5-7 years of civil litigation experience; debt collection experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, coach, and mentor
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proficient in internet and online research
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, scanner, and computer
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.