Collections Attorneys - Remote - Multiple States

Overview

This role supports a consumer debt collections law practice and involves managing an expanding volume of litigation. The engagement is flexible, contract-based, and generally 30–40 hours per week, designed to be worked alongside an attorney’s existing practice or other commitments.

The initial estimated term is 3–4 months, with remote work for many aspects of the case (preparation and client communication). Hearings and court appearances are handled in the jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed and assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of consumer collections files from initial filing through judgment and subsequent collection efforts
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other court paperwork in accordance with each jurisdiction’s local rules
• Appear at hearings, conferences, arbitrations, and trials (in person or virtually depending on the venue)
• Negotiate settlements and payment plans directly with opposing counsel and unrepresented defendants

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience handling creditors’ rights or debt collections
• Working knowledge of the FDCPA and the collections and consumer-protection statutes in the states covered
• Comfort managing a high-volume docket
• Familiarity with e-filing
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to appear in person in local courts as needed
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding professional references

Covered States / Licensing

Coverage is needed across the following seven states. Applicants licensed in any of these jurisdictions will be considered:

• North Carolina
• Tennessee
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• New York

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Annualized pay ranges from $150,000 to $190,000
• Contract compensation: Based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference; each candidate’s hourly pay rate affects the client bill rate

Benefits (for attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements):

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions within the scope of an authorized engagement
• Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including:
  • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Complimentary group life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
  • A qualified 401k plan
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Location

• Remote with the ability to appear in court as needed

Additional Notes

• Confidentiality: No proposals to prospective clients will be made without prior consent.
• Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.