Attorney (North Carolina)

Overview

This role is for a solo practitioner to meet growing demand for an attorney licensed to practice in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant practice experience and an interest in helping consumers resolve issues related to their debt. The work is designed to emphasize legal work, with the attorney focusing on case handling and client matters.

The attorney must be able to work independently and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Responsibilities span a range of consumer law matters, including civil litigation defense, debt resolution, bankruptcy, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), along with strict time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide prepaid legal services for a prepaid legal services plan registered in North Carolina.
• Maintain a challenging and diversified caseload.
• Conduct initial consultations with clients.
• Assist and advise on both litigation and non-litigation files.
• Negotiate with opposing parties to resolve and/or settle claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, stipulations of settlement, and related documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with opposing parties.
• Provide regular client updates.
• Ensure assigned accounts are worked timely.
• Provide routine file updates and/or updates upon request to support staff.

Requirements

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in North Carolina.
• Multiple-state admission is a plus.
• Ideally 3 years of relevant experience at a law firm; open to recent graduates.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills necessary to meet strict time deadlines.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with employees of all levels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Sick Days, and Vacation
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• No-cost life insurance benefits
• Voluntary benefits options
• ASPCA Pet Health Insurance discount
• Wellness incentive program

Location

North Carolina

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.