Civil Litigation Attorney

ARSI-Default; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

TeleHealth Services

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Account Recovery Specialists, Inc. (ARSI®) invites an entry-level Attorney to join our Wichita, KS team. While licensing is not required at application, it must be obtained within 6 months of hire. The role offers paid time off to study for the bar and exposure to civil litigation across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include representing creditors in civil actions, drafting filings, managing caseloads, and negotiating settlements. We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Jur is Doctorate required or soon-to-be; KS license within 6 months of hire.
• No prior experience required, but interest in civil litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors in civil collection actions via pleadings and in-court appearances.
• Coordinate case handling and maintain status updates for ARSI and clients.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery and other legal documents.
• Handle all phases of litigation including case strategy, discovery, and trial prep.
• Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements for clients.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Account Recovery Specialists, Inc. (“ARSI®”), a progressive financial services company headquartered in Wichita, KS, with offices in Wichita and Dodge City, KS, for the opportunity to gain experience in civil litigation. ARSI® is seeking an energetic and organized entry-level Attorney to join their team, and while licensing is not required upon application or hire, it must be obtained within 6 months. ARSI® offers paid time off to study for the bar exam for those not yet licensed.

ARSI® is an award-winning company and offers entry-level attorneys a broad range of experience in civil litigation, from determining when to recommend suits to post-judgment executions in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities may change at the discretion of management based on business needs.

• Represent creditors who’ve placed accounts with ARSI in their civil collection actions, both via pleadings and in-court appearances ranging from large dockets to individualized hearings
• Utilize ARSI’s processes and systems to coordinate the handling of cases and ensure ARSI and clients are properly updated on the status of accounts
• Communicate effectively and comply with all rules and regulations governing civil procedure and the collection industry
• Assist as requested with in-house matters, including corporate legal matters and advisory opinions
• Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on resolving cases prior to trial
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Handle all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, and trial preparation
• Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements on behalf of clients
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on case handling
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams

We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, and an excellent benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• TeleHealth Services
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation, Sick, & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Maternity, & Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Programs
• Referral Program & Performance Incentives
• Performance Reviews & Career Advancement Opportunities
• Years of Service Recognition
• And Much More!

Build a Career with Purpose

Join a team that values growth, teamwork, compassion, and excellence while making a meaningful impact for Kansas businesses and consumers every day.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Kansas law license (including those who have obtained or will be obtaining another state law license with which a KS license can be obtained by reciprocity or UBE score)
• No experience necessary, but experience or interest in civil litigation will be of benefit