Associate Attorney

Associate AttorneyThe most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients' interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States.Zwicker is presently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team in Glendale, CA. We are seeking a candidate with an eagerness to learn, as well as exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, to join our team. We seek out candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences enable the Zwicker team to collaboratively innovate and excel in performance. We encourage and provide lifelong learning and training opportunities for our team members, with the goal of building a strong foundation and successful future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent career advancement opportunities for high achievers.The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.Responsibilities of Associate Attorneys IncludeCommunicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside partiesDraft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation filesReview litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate actionAdvocate on behalf of the client's interests at various litigation settingsUtilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventoryAnalyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by the Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation workflow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectationsComply with all client and firm standard operating proceduresAbility to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as requiredPrepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral argumentsNegotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interestsEvaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendationsMaintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court proceduresPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsAdmitted to practice law and in good standing in CaliforniaStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated self-starterEagerness to learnAbility to manage and prioritize a large caseloadBe able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writingBe able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent deviceBe able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek scheduleBe able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondencePreferred QualificationsMinimum of one year of litigation/trial experienceWorking knowledge of civil procedureDebt collection experiencePrior experience in a high-volume environmentPhysical QualificationsBe able to lift five pounds or greaterBe able to sit 90% of the workday at timesBe able to bend at the waist and be mobile when neededBe able to concentrate and use critical thinkingPlease note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.