Associate Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Attorney to support creditor’s rights matters. Admission to the Nebraska Bar is required. Additional licensing in Iowa is preferred.

This role involves attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and performing other attorney tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate can manage a caseload independently, handle litigation-related challenges in a dynamic legal environment, and be open to work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Review correspondence and files to determine appropriate next steps
• Review answers
• Prepare discovery and dispositive motions
• Prepare for and conduct trials
• Attend court hearings when required
• Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters, including court appearances
• Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks
• Analyze legal and regulatory compliance considerations and develop strategies that adhere to state and federal rules and regulations
• Stay current on changes to state and local consumer laws and applicable rules
• Effectively manage an assigned caseload

Required Skills and Abilities

• Maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive public image for the firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels

Education and Experience

• Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings
• Licensed to practice law in Nebraska
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws; ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and other legal documents
• Ability to write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents
• Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law, or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus
• Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment and Schedule

• Fully remote
• Schedule: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Bonus potential

Location

• Fully remote (with work-related travel as needed)