Litigation Attorney (Consumer Debt Defense / Consumer Protection)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-Site)
Company: ARS
Role OverviewWe are seeking a high-caliber
Litigation Attorney to join our team on-site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In this role, you will provide expert legal direction, manage litigation matters, mitigate organizational risk, and advocate for company and consumer legal objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong courtroom and pre-trial experience combined with a commitment to legal ethics and integrity.
Qualifications & Requirements- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar (Required).
- Additional Bar Admissions: Dual licensure/certification in New York or New Jersey (Highly Preferred).
- Experience:3+ years of litigation experience specializing in Consumer Debt Defense and/or Consumer Protection law.
- Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Advisory: Provide expert, forward-thinking legal advice to executive management on business decisions, risk factors, and regulatory exposures.
- Internal Governance: Set internal policies, evaluate external legislative/regulatory impacts, and establish proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate corporate risks.
- Ethical Decision-Making: Anchor all strategies, guidance, and legal actions in strict ethical standards and absolute integrity.
- Case Management & Review: Actively evaluate and review active case files, oversee litigation strategy, and assist in negotiating claims to favorable conclusions.
- External Relations: Represent the company in dealings with external counsel, regulatory bodies, municipal/state entities, and clients.
- Drafting & Contracts: Draft, review, and finalize agreements and legal pleadings structured to minimize legal exposure while maximizing core rights.
- Network Management: Recruit, vet, and oversee external network attorneys across relevant jurisdictions as operational needs expand.
- Regulatory Compliance: Track state and federal legislative developments, ensuring company operations remain ahead of regulatory shifts.
What We Offer- Opportunity to work with an established industry leader serving over 1,000,000 consumers.
- Dynamic, collaborative on-site environment in Fort Lauderdale.
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
