Debt Recovery Associate Attorney

Job Description

Summary:

Member of debt recovery group focusing on collection of unpaid assessments from homeowners within covenant-controlled communities (condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes) through judgments/judicial foreclosure.

• Initial case intake/delinquency evaluation, pre-/post-trial negotiations, including ADR.
• Direct preparation/approval of pleadings in county, district and bankruptcy court.
• Evaluate post-judgment options, garnishments, interrogatories, stipulations and foreclosures.
• Prepare and monitor all post judgment collection efforts.
• Prepare for and conduct returns, hearings, trials and appeals.
• Conduct legal research as necessary or requested.
• Monitor and evaluate bankruptcies and foreclosures.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding status of pending matters.
• Maintain and review status reports.
• Client interaction via correspondence, phone and email.
• Participate in firm business development activities.
• Handle heavy case load of approx. 700 files.
• Supervise, develop and utilize staff to effectively manage caseload.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required.

• License to practice law in Colorado, with 3+ years of experience in legal collections practice.
• Advanced knowledge of FDCPA.
• Excellent organizational/multi-tasking skills and ability to exercise judgment/discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations with poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Must interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• High level of initiative and foresight in completing assigned projects.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, editing, writing and verbal skills.
• High attention to detail in composing/proofing, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a high volume, fast-paced, often stressful environment with ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong computer skills including:
  Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience in some type of case management and billing software.
• English Proficiency – speaking, reading, and writing.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to focus on a computer screen for multiple hours at a time.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 10 pounds.