Associate Attorney

Brock & Scott, PLLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

PTO 18 days/year

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC seeks an Associate Attorney to handle matters from inception through post-judgment remedies in a high-volume creditors’ rights practice in Ohio. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality representation, uphold fairness, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role is well-suited for a newly barred attorney and offers opportunities to manage cases, research, write, advocate, and collaborate with the Managing Attorney to drive results across Ohio courts.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio law license is required.
• Eligibility to waive into additional states in our footprint (UBE or reciprocity).
• 0–3 years’ experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, solutions-focused interactions with customers while creating fair, sustainable payment resolutions.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and offer expert guidance on legal and regulatory risks.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to efficiently resolve cases.
• Travel to courts throughout Ohio, as needed, to represent clients and attend hearings.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney to report on activity, results, and case progression.

Skills

Ohio bar license

Multi-state eligibility

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Microsoft Office

Written/verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our growing regional Creditors’ Rights law firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to manage legal matters from inception through post-judgment remedies. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver high-quality legal representation, treat all customers with fairness and respect, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We are looking for someone who embodies our core values: High Quality Work, Effective Communication, and Ownership.

This role is especially well-suited for a newly barred attorney.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, solutions-focused interactions with customers while creating fair, sustainable payment resolutions.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and offer expert guidance on legal and regulatory risks.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to efficiently resolve cases.
• Travel to courts throughout Ohio, as needed, to represent clients and attend hearings.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney to report on activity, results, and case progression.

Requirements

• Active Ohio law license required.
• Eligibility to waive into additional states in our footprint- this can be UBE or reciprocity (NC, SC, TN, MI, PA, RI, MD, VA, GA, FL)
• 0–3 years’ experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation, or related areas (court experience a plus).
• Knowledge of federal debt collection laws and state civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Benefits Detail

• Brock & Scott, PLLC offers an attractive benefit package to full-time employees on the 1st of the following month of hire.
• The insurance portion includes medical, dental, voluntary life, voluntary vision, and critical illness, all at competitive rates.
• At the 90-day introductory period, the Firm also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.
• Full-time attorneys receive paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance, as well as a premium PTO package of 18 days per year.
• PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy.
• PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment.
• After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment with Brock & Scott, PLLC is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include, but are not limited to, a criminal background check, conflict of interest check, employment and education verification (as applicable), and a pre-employment drug screening. Drug testing is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.