Collections & Creditors' Rights Attorney (Permanent or Engagement)

Overview

This role involves managing a growing volume of consumer debt collections litigation for a creditors’ rights law practice. Opportunities are available as a permanent hire or as a flexible, contract-based engagement.

If structured as an engagement, the initial term is anticipated to be 3–4 months, with work expected to support up to 30–40 hours per week.

The work is largely remote. Case preparation and client communication can be handled remotely, while hearings and court dates are handled in the jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed and assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of consumer collections matters 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 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 and 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling creditors’ rights or debt collections

Position Details

• Type of role: Permanent hire or engagement (engagement initial term anticipated at 3–4 months)
• Schedule: Full-time, or 30–40 hours/week for engagement
• Location: Remote, with ability to appear in court as needed

Jurisdictions

The employer is seeking coverage across multiple states and will consider applicants located and licensed in any of the following jurisdictions:

• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maryland/Virginia
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• TN
• Texas

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay (annualized): $110,000 to $140,000, plus bonus
• Contract engagement pay: Based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference. Hourly pay rate may affect the employer bill rate and candidate competitiveness.

Benefits

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of an authorized engagement
• For attorneys (including those on contract engagements) working 20+ hours per week: eligibility for full benefits, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
• 401k plan available (qualified)
• CLE and professional expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Confidentiality

Candidate outreach to prospective clients is not made without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.