Associate Attorney - Creditors Rights

BCG Attorney Search; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and generous time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in Toledo and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Ohio and have 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on retail consumer collections.

The attorney will develop case strategies, draft pleadings, manage dockets, and negotiate settlements while coordinating with internal teams. Regional travel to Ohio courts is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed Ohio attorney with the ability to practice law.
• 1–3 years of creditor's rights and civil litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to leverage industry technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement case-level litigation strategies.
• Represent clients zealously at court proceedings.
• Manage dockets and cases with internal teams.
• Prepare pleadings and ensure seamless case management.
• Negotiate settlements and defend against counterclaims.
• Monitor and educate team members on legal changes.
• Travel regionally to Ohio courts.

Skills

Judgment

Work ethic

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Toledo and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Ohio and have 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on retail consumer collections.

Duties

• Develop and implement case-level litigation strategies.
• Represent clients zealously at court proceedings.
• Manage dockets and cases efficiently with internal teams.
• Prepare pleadings and ensure seamless case management.
• Negotiate settlements and defend against counterclaims.
• Monitor and educate team members on legal changes.
• Travel regionally to appear at courts throughout Ohio.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the Ohio Bar Association.
• 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to leverage industry technology effectively.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Excellent judgment and achievement orientation.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Collaborative and quick learning abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days.
• 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service.
• Paid holidays and generous time off.
• Firm-provided life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.