Associate Attorney

Rausch Sturm LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP seeks an Associate Attorney for a hybrid role serving Dallas-Fort Worth, Waco, Lubbock, Midland, or El Paso areas in Texas. You will litigate debt collection matters and independently analyze risk and strategy under supervision.

Requirements include a JD and Texas bar admission, with proven ability to manage hearings, motions, and courtroom duties across Texas. The position offers a competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in litigation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with experience in collection law and/or courtroom experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Knowledge of the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters.
• Reviews correspondence and file information to determine if lawsuit or motion appropriate for filing.
• Reviews answers and prepares responses to discovery and dispositive motions.
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and appearing as counsel at hearings and trials.
• Attends court settings throughout the state of Texas through virtual appearances.
• Attends physical court settings as needed in courts in close proximity.
• Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
• Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Litigation background

Independent worker

Collection law experience

Courtroom experience

Education

JD in law

Bar admission in Texas

Job description

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an Associate Attorney position for the Dallas Fort Worth, Waco, Lubbock, Midland, or El Paso areas in Texas.

Job Summary

Reporting to the State Managing Attorney, the Associate Attorney is responsible for litigating debt collection matters while independently engaging in risk analysis and strategy development.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
• Reviews correspondence and file information to determine if lawsuit or motion appropriate for filing.
• Reviews answers and prepares responses to discovery and dispositive motions.
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and appearing as counsel at hearings and trials.
• Attends court settings throughout the state of Texas through virtual appearances.
• Attends physical court settings as needed in courts in close proximity.
• Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
• Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Background in litigation
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with experience in collection law and/or courtroom experience.
• Ability to work independently
• Managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Knowledge of the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.

Education And Experience

• Requires a JD in law
• Bar admission in Texas

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$75,000 to $85,000 per year

Location:

This position is hybrid with 2 days per week in our Dallas, TX office.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification

• Attorney bar license in Texas (Required)

Location:

• Texas (Required)