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Associate Litigation Attorney

Associate Litigation Attorney

Quilling Selander Lownds Winslett & Moser P CPlano, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser seeks an associate attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience for its Consumer Financial Litigation practice group.

Role and Responsibilities :

  • Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
  • Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and / or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
  • Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
  • Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
  • Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff

Preferred Experience :

The ideal candidate would have 3-10 years working knowledge of the following :

  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
  • CFPB’s Amendments to Reg F
  • Debt collection practices in federal and Texas courts
  • Writs of Sequestration
  • Defending creditors in consumer bankruptcy
  • Tenant Estoppels
  • Home Equity Mortgages and Home Equity Lines of Credit
  • Business Lending for financial institutions
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
  • Consumer law
  • Telephone Consumer Practices Act (TCPA)

    • Qualifications and Education Requirements :

  • Licensed in Texas, other licenses are a plus.
  • J.D. from accredited law school

    • Preferred Skills :

  • A commitment to working ethically and always in the best interests of clients.
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

    • Benefits :

  • Competitive compensation
  • Speaking and writing opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Bar expenses paid by Firm
  • HSA and FSA plans
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Firm provided life insurance
  • Firm paid long-term disability coverage
  • Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
  • 8 Paid Holidays, and PTO
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