Associate Attorney

Description 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, we represent lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Our headquarters are in Andover, Massachusetts, and we have office locations across the United States. Zwicker is presently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team. We are seeking a candidate with an eagerness to learn, exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. We value diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences that enable the team to collaboratively innovate and excel in performance. We provide lifelong learning and training opportunities to build a strong foundation and successful future, and we promote from within, offering excellent career advancement opportunities for high achievers. Base Salary Range $90,000–$120,000 per year, plus applicable bonus. Responsibilities of Associate Attorneys Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties. Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation files. Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action. Advocate on behalf of the client’s interests at various litigation settings. Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory. Analyze 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 expectations. Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures. Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required. Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments. Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests. Evaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations. Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Admitted to practice law and in good standing in North Dakota and South Dakota. Ability or willingness to waive into Wyoming and Montana. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated self‑starter. Eagerness to learn. Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload. Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing. Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device. Be able to complete a minimum of a 40‑hour flexible workweek schedule. Be able to read and comprehend position‑specific documents and correspondence. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience. Working knowledge of civil procedure. Debt collection experience. Prior experience in a high‑volume environment. Physical Qualifications Be able to lift five pounds or greater. Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times. Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed. Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking. 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. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. Please review our applicant privacy notice: Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr