GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C. - Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney JOB SUMMARY as a
Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
- Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm's energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results.
- Prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation.
- Make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials that may arise.
- Communicate in writing and verbally in an effective and responsive manner with Firm clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff.
- Effectively implement strategies to collect on any judgments obtained on behalf of clients, which may include implementing garnishments, deposition, and repossession strategies.
- Provide guidance and training to administration level staff.
- When necessary, conduct legal research required to make successful legal arguments and recommendations to Firm clients.
- Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
- Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case's litigation life cycle.
- Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS- 1-7 years of commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors' Rights and collections
- Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State posted.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
- Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
- J.D. from accredited law school
- Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
- Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.
COMPETENCIES- Decision Making 20%
- Communication 20%
- Judgment & Problem Solving 20%
- Compliance and Discipline 20%
- Ethics & Integrity 20%
TRAVEL - This position requires up to 10% travel. Travel excludes local intra-office commute.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays
- Professional yet casual work environment
- $100,000-$120,0000 Salary Pay Range: (The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, and credentials.)
- Bonus and Commission potential
- Paid CLE's & Dues
- Paid parking
- Opportunity to remote (after training)
