Overview
A national creditor rights law firm specializing in debt collection is seeking a Production Attorney to join their team in Troy, Michigan. The firm represents lenders in consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with team members and management
- Review, approve, file, or reject legal pleadings, motions, defaults, garnishments, discovery, and other litigation documents
- Review case files, dockets, and pleadings to determine appropriate legal actions
- Use proprietary software to update and document case statuses
- Meet or exceed production expectations in a high-volume environment
- Comply with client and firm standard operating procedures
- Evaluate case merits, assess risks, and provide strategic legal recommendations
- Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Admission to practice law in the state of Michigan
- Multiple state bar licenses or willingness to obtain additional licenses as requested
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated self-starter with eagerness to learn
- Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
- Ability to operate computer, phone, or equivalent device
- Ability to complete a minimum 40-hour flexible workweek
- Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of one year litigation or trial experience
- Working knowledge of civil procedure
- Debt collection experience
- Prior experience in a high-volume legal environment
Remote Work Requirements
- Private home workspace free from interruptions
- Stable internet service with minimum 5 Mbps speed or broadband cable access
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security standards
- Availability during business hours
- Compliance with the firm’s remote working policy
Physical Qualifications
- Ability to lift five pounds or more
- Ability to sit for approximately 90% of the workday
- Ability to bend at the waist and be mobile as needed
- Ability to concentrate and use critical thinking
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time position with full benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Compensated time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
Location
Troy, Michigan
This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.