Associate Attorney needed for Atlanta office

A law firm located in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Associate Attorney with a strong background in collection and litigation matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling breach of contract and collection litigation from demand through judgment, attending court hearings, preparing and arguing Motions for Summary Judgment, and managing an assigned caseload. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload effectively.

Duties:

• Handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters from demand through judgment.
• Attend court hearings, both telephonic and in person.
• Prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Manage an assigned caseload in a manner that meets goals and client expectations.
• Handle escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of California; multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and TX is preferred.
• Experience with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a plus but not required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong research skills using both legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficiency in software tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload effectively.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to work at a fast pace.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the state of California (multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and TX preferred).

Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong research abilities, including use of legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the capacity to work efficiently under pressure.

Benefits Offered:

• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance plans.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with prescription coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Benefit coverage effective within the first 30 days of employment.
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position).
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees.
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors.
• Employee Assistance Plan offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services for emotional health and well-being.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With their practice focused on providing superior representation to financial institutions including mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, and banks in restructuring, loss mitigation, mortgage defaults, home retention, and general real estate matters. Their Atlanta office is comprised of lawyers who are experts in managing real estate and mortgage default matters. This firm is known for providing the mortgage industry with detailed service, outstanding communication, and quality representation.