Associate Attorney - Remote- Texas

Overview

This role represents the organization in litigation and other legal proceedings involving the organization and its affiliates, including matters related to consumer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Litigate on behalf of the organization in respective state courts where licensed to practice, using case management software.
• Represent the organization and its affiliates in courts of law: collect facts and evidence, try cases, and perform other litigation-related tasks.
• Ensure accurate and timely case management by preparing legal documents, developing strategies, and making necessary arguments with defendants, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Represent the organization at scheduling conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Prepare and file legal documents, discovery materials, and pleadings.
• Provide guidance to the organization’s attorneys to support litigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Active member of the bar in Texas.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent.
• Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process, and handling of trials.
• Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-In-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act, along with all other federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer credit and collections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to discern and analyze the impact of multiple issues on a given situation and provide sound business judgment.
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to provide well-researched, accurate, and practical legal advice in a timely manner.
• Ability to develop, improve, and standardize procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000.00–$95,000.00.
• Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skill set, level of experience, specific working location, and market position. The posted range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate and may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and location.
• Base salary may be supplemented with performance-based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position.
• Benefits may include:
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Life insurance
  • Other benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing

Location

Texas (licensed to practice in respective state courts; active bar membership required).

Work Authorization / Equal Opportunity

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Drug-free workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or other classes protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.