Associate Attorney

Overview

This role is for an Associate Attorney with 1–5 years’ experience to support the organization’s Wyoming or Montana practice. The position involves handling all aspects of litigation related to debt collection matters, with opportunities to conduct risk analysis and develop strategies in alignment with state and federal rules, regulations, and compliance standards. Some work-related travel may be required.

The position is remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review correspondence and case files to determine whether matters are suit appropriate
• Review answers
• Prepare discovery and disposition motions
• Prepare for and conduct trials
• Represent clients in pre-judgment and post-judgment matters
• Attend court hearings
• Provide legal and regulatory risk analysis and advice
• Manage and maintain an effective personal case load
• Stay current on changes in state and local rules and relevant consumer laws

Required Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience
• Licensed to practice law in Wyoming or Montana; ability to obtain additional licenses
• Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including the ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and other legal documents
• 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 of the firm
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain a positive public image

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience
• Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law, or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $75,000 to $80,000 per year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee referral program
• Volunteer time off
• Bonus program

Work Schedule

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Remote role; may require 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
• May be required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds