Associate Attorney

Aldridge Pite Haan; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Bar dues and CLEs paid

Job summary

The Associate Attorney at Aldridge Pite Haan LLP will handle consumer and commercial collection matters in Georgia, managing cases from inception to completion, reviewing pleadings, and attending court appearances. The role includes pleadings review, negotiation, and close interaction with support staff and attorneys.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Georgia bar admission, 1–3 years of collection litigation experience, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• 1–3 years of experience, preferably in collection litigation.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Georgia.
• Admission to practice law in additional states greatly preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of consumer protection statutes (e.g., FDCPA) preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a heavy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to completion.
• Review pleadings and court filings.
• Attend court appearances and handle pleadings preparation.
• Court appearances, pleading review and preparation, case management, negotiation, and interaction with staff and attorneys.

Skills

Strong communication

Legal research

Case management

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Georgia Bar Admission

Admission to additional states (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The law firm of Aldridge Pite Haan is a leading creditor's rights law firm and is currently seeking an Associate Attorney in Georgia. The Associate Attorney will be working primarily on consumer and commercial collection matters. The Associate Attorney position will entail managing cases from inception to completion, reviewing pleadings, and court attendance. Duties include court appearances, pleading review and preparation, case management, negotiation, and close interaction with support staff and attorneys.

Experience and Skills:

• Juris Doctorate required.
• One to three years of experience, preferably in collection litigation.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Georgia.
• Admission to practice law in additional states greatly preferred, but not required.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of consumer protection statutes is preferred, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
• Ability to manage and prioritize heavy caseload.

About the Firm:

• This position is eligible for hybrid.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
• Salary offered commensurate with experience.
• Employees have the opportunity for advancement and professional development.
• Bar dues and CLE's paid.

Aldridge Pite Haan, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.