Attorney (South Bend and surrounding area)

Stenger & Stenger, P.C.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and generous time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stenger & Stenger, P.C. is looking for an Attorney licensed in Indiana to join their team focused on retail consumer collections. The role involves developing litigation strategies, managing cases, and negotiating settlements. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in creditor’s rights, strong communication skills, and a Juris Doctorate degree. The firm offers competitive compensation, health benefits, a 401k plan, and paid time off, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation.
• Good standing with the Indiana Bar Association.
• Ability to negotiate settlements and manage litigation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement case-level litigation strategy.
• Manage dockets and cases with internal team collaboration.
• Negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Complex problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

About Us

Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 12 states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast‑paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology‑driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of:

• Hard Work
• Teamwork
• Performance

About the Role

We are seeking an Attorney, licensed and located in Indiana (near South Bend), to join our growing team in retail consumer collections. If you enjoy working on a team in a fast‑paced environment and have an interest in leveraging the latest in technology, the firm could be a good fit for you. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in creditor’s rights and civil litigation and be eager to contribute to all aspects of file generation and litigation. This position, which reports to our state lead, is best suited for quick learning, dependable, and collaborative attorneys. As a key member of our team, you will:

• Use your Juris Doctorate degree, analytical mindset, and knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to creditor’s rights and collections to develop and implement case‑level litigation strategy, and zealously represent clients at court proceedings
• Have a high bar for excellence, a sense of urgency, and advanced interpersonal and written communication skills to partner with our internal team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently manage dockets and cases, prepare pleadings, and ensure seamless case management
• Use your good judgement, complex problem‑solving skills, and achievement orientation to negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel, defend against counterclaims, and navigate escalated litigation matters to resolve disputes.
• Be adept in leveraging the latest industry technology, monitoring and educating team members on changes to laws or regulations, and support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency
• Enjoy regional travel to appear at courts throughout Indiana, have a good standing with the Indiana Bar Association, and be able to meet requirements of our thorough background review process

Why Join Us

At Stenger & Stenger, P.C., we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Our team values dependability, strong work ethic, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 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 to help navigate life’s challenges