Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm whose focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients' interests makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in various consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and maintains office locations throughout the United States.
Zwicker is hiring an Associate Attorney to join our team in Augusta, GA. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and have exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. We look for candidates whose diverse talents, backgrounds, and experiences enable the Zwicker team to innovate and excel in performance collaboratively.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year
Responsibilities Of Associate Attorneys
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
- Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation files
- Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
- Advocate on behalf of the client's interests at various litigation settings
- Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
- Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by the Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation workflow is being performed according to the Firm and client expectations
- Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
- Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Admission to practice law in the state of GeorgiaStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient in computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated self-starterEagerness to learnAbility to manage and prioritize a large caseloadPreferred Qualifications Of Associate Attorneys
Minimum of one year of litigation / trial experienceWorking knowledge of civil procedureDebt collection experiencePrior experience in a high-volume environmentPhysical Qualifications
Be able to lift five pounds or moreBe able to sit 90% of the workday at timesBe able to bend at the waist and be mobile when neededBe able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondenceBe able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and / or in writingBe able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent deviceBe able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek scheduleBe able to travel occasionally when needed by the most efficient means of transportationZwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and a 401 (k) with a match. EOE, drug-free workplace.
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