Associate Attorney

Job Summary: Creditors' Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Georgia practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Georgia Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney whose focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Georgia litigation work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary. Full litigation responsibilities including review of correspondence, review of files to determine whether they are suit appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery, and preparation of dispositive motions and all aspects of conducting trial and appearing for hearings. Attorney is to be knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment. Familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules. Responsible for managing high-volume docket of civil litigation cases in the area of debt-collection through all phases of litigation from commencement through post-judgment actions. Required Skills/Abilities: Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm Education and Experience: Required: A law degree Bar admission in Georgia Preferred: 1 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney Experience in creditor’s rights litigation Experience in appellate court and/or Federal Court Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times Work Environment: The position is remote. Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday with flexibility to support business needs. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000 to $95,000 per year Benefits: Health insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dental (100% paid for attorneys) Vision Life insurance Long-term disability Short-term disability Retirement Plan 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Volunteer Time Off Bonus potential #J-18808-Ljbffr Rausch Sturm LLP