Attorney (Atlanta and surrounding area)

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

About Us:
Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 12 states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology-driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of:

• Hard Work
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Performance
• Excellence

About the Role:
We are seeking a tenacious Attorney, licensed and located in the Atlanta area, to join our growing team in retail consumer collections. If you enjoy working on a team in a fast-paced environment and have an interest in leveraging the latest in technology, the firm could be a good fit for you. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in creditor’s rights and civil litigation and be eager to contribute to all aspects of file generation and litigation. This position, which reports to our state lead, is best suited for quick learning, dependable, and collaborative attorneys. As a key member of our team, you will:

• Use your Juris Doctorate degree, analytical mindset, and knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to creditor’s rights and collections to develop and implement case-level litigation strategy, and zealously represent clients at court proceedings
• Have a high bar for excellence, a sense of urgency, and advanced interpersonal and written communication skills to partner with our internal team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently manage dockets and cases, prepare pleadings, and ensure seamless case management
• Use your good judgement, complex problem-solving skills, and achievement orientation to negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel, defend against counterclaims, and navigate escalated litigation matters to resolve disputes.
• Be adept in leveraging the latest industry technology, monitoring and educating team members on changes to laws or regulations, and support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency
• Enjoy regional travel to appear at courts throughout Georgia, have a good standing with the Bar Association, and be able to meet requirements of our thorough background review process

Why Join Us?
At Stenger & Stenger, P.C., we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Our team values dependability, strong work ethic, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
• 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• Firm provided life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges