Associate Attorney

Posted 12hrs ago

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Associate Attorney litigating debt collection matters for a creditor’s rights law firm. Managing caseloads, court proceedings, pleadings, and legal risk analysis remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend court hearings
  • Sign pleadings and settle cases
  • Handle all aspects of litigation and debt collection matters
  • Review correspondence, files, and answers
  • Prepare discovery and dispositive motions
  • Prepare for and conduct trials
  • Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters
  • Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks
  • Monitor changes in state and local rules
  • Independently manage a caseload
  • Develop litigation strategies complying with state and federal laws, regulations, and compliance standards
  • Perform additional attorney tasks as assigned

Requirements:

  • Admission to the Iowa Bar is required
  • Licensed to practice law in Nebraska
  • Background in civil litigation
  • Experience attending court proceedings
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
  • Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
  • Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents
  • Familiarity with state and federal consumer laws
  • Ability to manage an independent caseload
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
  • Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law, FDCPA, FCRA, or TCPA is a plus
  • Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience is a plus
  • Ability to work remotely from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and access and navigate organizational facilities

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Bonus potential