Associate Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is hiring an Associate Attorney for their Glendale, CA office. The role requires strong communication skills, organizational ability, and being admitted to practice law in California. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, representing clients in litigation, and negotiating settlements. Full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates are self-starters with eagerness to learn, preferably with one year of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings and motions.
• Advocate on behalf of the client in litigation settings.
• Negotiate settlements with consumers to resolve disputes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Time-management skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Admitted to practice law in California

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, we represent lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Our headquarters are in Andover, Massachusetts, with office locations across the United States.

Associate Attorney – Glendale, CA

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team in Glendale, CA. We look for candidates with an eagerness to learn, exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate within a diverse and innovative environment. Lifelong learning and training opportunities are available, with a goal of building a strong foundation for your future career.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $120,000‑$140,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents for active litigation files
• Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
• Advocate on behalf of the client’s interests in various litigation settings
• Update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory using internal proprietary software
• Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files to ensure proper workflow per firm and client expectations
• Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
• Travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments
• Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests
• Evaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in California
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter
• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload
• Effective verbal communication in a common language with individuals or groups
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Commitment to a minimum 40‑hour flexible workweek schedule
• Ability to read and comprehend position‑specific documents and correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of litigation/trial experience
• Working knowledge of civil procedure
• Debt collection experience
• Prior experience in a high‑volume environment

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to lift five pounds or greater
• Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Benefits

This is a full‑time, full‑benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) with match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Please inform Human Resources Management if you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position.