Associate Attorney - Remote- Texas

PRA GROUP, INC.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Job summary

PRA Group is seeking an attorney to represent the Company in litigation involving consumer accounts and affiliates. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, discovery materials, and advising Company attorneys to support litigation efforts.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and active Texas bar membership, with 2+ years of related experience and strong research, writing, and analytical skills; familiarity with major consumer credit laws; and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree required.
• Active member of the bar in Texas.
• 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent.
• Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process and handling of trials required.
• Familiarity with federal and state consumer finance laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Litigates on behalf of the Company in state courts where licensed to practice using case management software.
• Represents the Company in courts, collects facts and evidence, tries cases and handles related tasks.
• Prepares legal documents, develops strategies and argues with defendant, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attends scheduling conferences, mediations, settlements, depositions, hearings and trials.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and company policies across responsibilities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Business judgment

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.

Position Summary:

Represents the Company in litigation on consumer accounts and other legal proceedings involving the Company and its affiliates. Prepares and files legal documents, discovery materials and pleadings, and provides guidance to the Company's attorneys in support of such activities.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree Required
• Active member of the bar in Texas
• 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent
• Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process and handling of trials required
• Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-In-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act and all other federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer credit and collections
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple levels
• Effective organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail
• Ability to discern and analyze the impact of multiple issues on a given situation, and provide sound business judgment
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to provide well researched, accurate and practical legal advice in a timely manner
• Ability to develop, improve and standardize procedures

Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Litigates on behalf of the Company in respective state courts where licensed to practice utilizing case management software
• Represents the Company and its affiliates in courts of law, collects facts and evidence, tries cases and performs other litigation-related tasks
• Responsible for accurate and timely case management by preparing legal documents, developing appropriate strategies and making necessary arguments with defendant, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Represents the Company at scheduling conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, hearings and trials
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility

Salary Range:

$75,000.00-$95,000.00 PRA Group has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, specific working location and market position. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and PRA Group reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications and location of the selected candidate.

• In addition to base salary, PRA may offer additional benefits to include performance based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position.
• PRA offers paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, and other benefits to assist with the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

We are a drug free workplace.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt.

For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.