Attorney

Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated legal professional to manage a growing legal staff and ensure compliance with creditor's rights laws. This full-time role involves overseeing legal processes, communicating effectively with clients, and applying strong critical thinking skills to navigate complex regulatory issues. The firm offers a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and you will have opportunities to work on special projects that impact Fortune 500 clients. Join a team that prides itself on professional and ethical representation while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law with knowledge of creditor's rights and legal processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required for managing caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal staff and ensure compliance with laws and court procedures.
• Communicate with clients about legal and regulatory issues.

Skills

Licensed to practice in Colorado

Knowledge of creditor's rights

Understanding of FDCPA, FCRA, GLBA

Technologically adept

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Cogent or similar systems

Job description

About Patenaude & Felix, APC

Since 1991, our civil litigation law firm has grown and expanded to maintain offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington. We serve all seven states by litigating for our Fortune 500 clients. Our firm is proud to have been recognized by numerous financial institutions and Fortune 500 Companies for our professional and ethical representation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing a large and growing legal staff in the creditor's right and related areas of law.
• Applying a strong understanding of applicable legal policies as well as federal and state regulatory issues.
• Communicating with clients regarding current legal and regulatory issues and performance.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and adherence to court procedures and processes.
• Working on special projects as required by the firm and clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed to practice in Colorado
• Complete knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of principles, practices and methods of creditor's rights and the legal process
• Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework affecting the debt buying and debt collection industries including FDCPA, FCRA, GLBA and related state statutes.
• Technologically adept, with familiarity with software including Cogent or similar systems a plus.
• Ability to handle a high caseload effectively
• Strong critical thinking and strategic skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of attorneys and staff to develop strategies for a case
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, and work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Limited travel for court appearances and industry meetings

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Schedule

This full-time position typically works Monday - Friday. Saturdays are dependent if that last day of the month falls on a weekend or a Saturday.

Location: Lakewood, Colorado