Associate Attorney

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Associate Attorney litigating consumer-credit cases for PRA Group, a global debt-recovery company. Preparing pleadings, managing discovery, and representing the company in Texas proceedings.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent the Company in litigation on consumer accounts and other legal proceedings involving the Company and its affiliates
  • Prepare and file legal documents, discovery materials, and pleadings
  • Provide guidance to the Company’s attorneys in support of litigation activities
  • Litigate on behalf of the Company in respective state courts where licensed to practice, utilizing case management software
  • Represent the Company and its affiliates in courts of law
  • Collect facts and evidence, try cases, and perform other litigation-related tasks
  • Manage cases accurately and timely by preparing legal documents, developing strategies, and making arguments with defendants, opposing counsel, and court personnel
  • Represent the Company at scheduling conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor Degree Required
  • Active member of the bar in Texas
  • 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent
  • Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process and handling of trials required
  • Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-In-Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and other federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer credit and collections
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze multiple issues and provide sound business judgment
  • Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
  • Ability to provide well researched, accurate, and practical legal advice in a timely manner
  • Ability to develop, improve, and standardize procedures
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits:

  • Performance based bonus programs
  • Equity programs depending on the position
  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k match
  • Life insurance
  • Benefits supporting physical and mental wellbeing