Commercial Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

NO BILLABLE HOUR REQUIREMENT

NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS

FLEXIBLE TIME OFF

Hybrid (Onsite during training, transitioning to 100% remote upon completion)

GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C. – COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

JOB SUMMARY as a Commercial Associate Attorney you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. 

• Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results. 
• Prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation.

• Make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials that may arise.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in an effective and responsive manner with Firm clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff.
• Effectively implement strategies to collect on any judgments obtained on behalf of clients, which may include implementing garnishments, deposition, and repossession strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to administration level staff.
• When necessary, conduct legal research required to make successful legal arguments and recommendations to Firm clients. 
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 1-7 years of Commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors’ Rights and collections – not required.
• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State of California  
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Decision Making 20%
• Communication Skills 20% 
• Judgment & Problem Solving 20%
• Compliance and Discipline 20%
• Ethics & Integrity 20%

TRAVEL – This position may require some travel to courts. Travel excludes local intra-office commute. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)/ Paid Holidays 
• Paid CLE's and Bar Dues
• Professional Liability
• Bonus and Commission Potential 
• Professional yet casual work environment 

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “the Firm”) is multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.   

CULTURE At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity . We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

EOE- Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  If you are based in California, you can read information for California residents linked  here