Associate Attorney with 0-2 years of experience in bankruptcy/collection or civil law litigation

A law firm in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-4 years of experience in bankruptcy/collection or civil law litigation. The ideal candidate will manage all legal processes from inception through post-judgment remedies, provide high-quality legal representation, and demonstrate exceptional legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.

Duties:

• Manage all legal processes from inception through post-judgment remedies
• Provide high-quality legal representation and fair payment solutions to clients
• Treat all customers with fairness and respect
• Handle high-volume caseload and provide expert analysis on legal and regulatory risks
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to achieve final case resolution
• Travel to various courts within Virginia for legal representation and court hearings
• Report all activity and results to the Managing Attorney

Requirements:

• J.D. from accredited law school with active license to practice law in VA
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Debt Collection Law and State civil litigation laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding time management skills
• Active VA license required; license in other states within the firm's footprint (NC, SC, TN, FL, GA, MD, MI, OH) is a plus

Skills:

• Legal research, writing, and oral communication
• Analysis of case law and providing recommendations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Time management and organization
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

Experience:

0-4 years’ experience in civil litigation/trial experience, with preference given to candidates that possess experience in debt collection, foreclosure, FDCPA, RESPA, and TILA claims, as well as creditor rights generally

This firms Atlanta office represents clients in REO, closings, evictions, foreclosures, collections, bankruptcy, and litigation matters. They have 18 locations across seven states that are staffed with highly qualified legal professionals. They pride themselves on providing superior legal services with integrity and efficiency and they are structured to deliver confidential sound legal advice to their clients using various forms of cutting edge technology.