Associate Attorney (Remote in Galveston)

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.; Galveston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their team in Galveston. This full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work, while requiring attendance at local hearings. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid foundation in legal practices, particularly in litigation. You'll engage in drafting legal documents, advocating for clients, and managing a diverse caseload. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment. Join a firm that values ethics and compliance in the legal field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Texas.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal pleadings and motions.
• Advocate for clients in various litigation settings.
• Utilize proprietary software to manage case inventory.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Litigation Experience

Debt Collection Knowledge

Education

Admission to practice law in Texas

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Description

The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests throughout the country. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm whose focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in a variety of consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts. Zwicker maintains office locations throughout the United States.

Zwicker is presently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team on in Texas. To be considered for the role you must live in Galveston, TX to attend local hearings, but will otherwise work from home.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000 per year.

Responsibilities Of Associates Attorneys Include

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc. in furtherance of active litigation files
• Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
• Advocate on behalf of client’s interests at various litigation settings
• Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
• Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation work flow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectations
• Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
• Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in the state of Texas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Of Associate Attorneys

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

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to lift five pounds or greater
• Be able to sit 90% of the work day at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to read and comprehend position specific documents and correspondence
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Be able to travel occasionally when needed by the most efficient means of transportation
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full time, full benefit position. Benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays and 401K with match. No phone calls, No agencies, EOE, drug free workplace.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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