Associate Attorney

ADP, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks an Associate Attorney to handle creditor's rights litigation in a remote-capable role. The ideal candidate will be Florida-licensed and manage a caseload, attend court, draft pleadings, and advise on risk.

You will practice state and federal laws, travel as needed, and work within a dynamic team to support the firm’s litigation needs and regulatory compliance goals.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Experience in civil litigation and debt collection is a plus.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage caseload.

Responsibilities

• Review correspondence and files to prepare for trials and discovery.
• Attend Florida court hearings when required.
• Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks.
• Stay updated on state and federal consumer laws and rules.
• Effectively manage own caseload.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Court appearances

Regulatory risk analysis

Caseload management

Education

Florida Bar license

Job description

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Associate Attorney

Litigation Full Time Professional St. Petersburg, FL, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Florida practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Florida Bar. This position is a State Level Attorney whose focus will be attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and various other attorney tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation and should welcome the challenges of a dynamic legal environment and be open to work-related travel.

Must be energetic, self-directed, and capable of managing his or her own caseload. Responsibilities will include a wide variety of tasks associated with litigating debt collection matters. While litigation is the key role, we seek attorneys who can independently engage in risk analysis and develop strategies that adhere to state and federal rules and regulations, and compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Review of correspondence, and files to determine whether they are appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery and dispositive motions, and all aspects of preparing for and conducting trials.
• Attend court hearings in Florida when required.
• Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks.
• An attorney should be familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules.
• Ability to effectively manage his or her own caseload.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters and attend court hearings when required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

Education and Experience:

• Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc. Also, to write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.
• Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.
• Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience is a plus.

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.

The position is remote. We are open to candidates who reside in Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Pasco, and Duval.

Schedule:

8-hour shift Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.