Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of its clients' interests. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team in Columbus, OH, responsible for managing litigation files, drafting legal documents, and advocating for clients in various legal settings.
Responsibilities
- 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 Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation workflow is being performed pursuant 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
Skills
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Ohio or Kentucky
- 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
- 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 read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
- Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience
- Working knowledge of civil procedure
- Debt collection experience
- Prior experience in a high-volume environment
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Compensated time off
- Paid holidays
- 401 (K) with match
Company Overview
Zwicker & Associates is a law firm that offers legal services in collection law in Massachusetts. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://zwickerpc.com.
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