Associate Attorney

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Description: The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests throughout the country. 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 Tempe, AZ. 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. We encourage and provide lifelong learning and training opportunities for our team members to build a strong foundation and a successful future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent career advancement opportunities for high achievers.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.
Responsibilities of Associate Attorneys include 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 AZ Strong organizational and time management skills Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated self-starter Eagerness to learn Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload Preferred Qualifications of Associate Attorneys Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience Working knowledge of civil procedure Debt collection experience Prior experience in high volume environment Physical Qualifications Be able to lift five pounds or more Be able to sit 90% of the work day at times Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule Be able to travel occasionally when needed by the most efficient means of transportation Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Zwicker & 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 for this position, please contact Human Resources.
This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401K with match. No phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace. Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice: http://www.zwickerpc.com/job -applicant-privacy-notice/
Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.
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Location:
Tempe
Salary:
$105,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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