Associate Attorney - Compliance

The Associate Attorney achieves resolution of client issues through routine negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, and practices other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.

Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm.

Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm.

Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm.

Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients.

Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.

Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.

Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.

Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.

Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.

Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.

Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings as appropriate.

Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned.

Complete all required training applicable to this position.

and 1-3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area; electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems.

Must hold a current, valid Indiana license to practice law.

Additional licensure in Kentucky and Ohio is a plus to handle consumer collection litigation.

Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney’s licensing state.

Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays

Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions.

Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

This position operates in a professional office environment. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.