Civil Litigation Attorney

Account Recovery Specialists, Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

TeleHealth Services

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

401(k)

Job summary

Account Recovery Specialists, Inc. (ARSI®) in Wichita seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney to join our Kansas team. You will handle civil litigation matters, advise clients, and advance settlements with professionalism and care.

The role emphasizes pre-trial resolution, court appearances, drafting pleadings, discovery, and strategic case management while ensuring compliance with FDCPA and state laws. Travel to counties across the state is required, and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Kansas license to practice law.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in debt collection litigation preferred.
• Knowledge of FDCPA and consumer protection laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters with emphasis on pre-trial resolution.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Draft, review, file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Oversee all phases of litigation, including strategy, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements for clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including FDCPA and state collection laws.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic case handling guidance.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Research

Courtroom Practice

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Kansas License

Tools

Case Management Software

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Description

Account Recovery Specialists, Inc. (ARSI®) is a Kansas-grown, family-owned organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with offices in Wichita and Dodge City. Since 1992, we have provided comprehensive accounts receivable management services and return millions of dollars annually to local Kansas businesses. ARSI® was recognized by insideARM.com as one of the Best Places to Work in Collections and was also named Best Places to Work – Medium-Sized Company by the Wichita Business Journal.

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Civil Litigation Attorney at our Wichita office. We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, responding promptly to client needs, and helping consumers resolve account balances while representing our clients with professionalism and care.

Key responsibilities upon licensure include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on resolving cases prior to trial
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations
• 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
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including FDCPA, HIPAA, and state-specific collection laws
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on case handling
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Review account documentation and evidence to support legal actions
• Monitor deadlines and maintain accurate case records

Qualifications for positions include, but are not limited to:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Kansas
• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience
• Prior experience in debt collection litigation required
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and courtroom practices
• Familiarity with FDCPA and consumer protection laws

Preferred but not required

• Experience handling high-volume collection caseloads
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with skip tracing, judgment enforcement, and post-judgment remedies
• Experience with case management systems and legal software
• Licensed or ability to be licensed in Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, and Missouri

Join a company that offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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!

This position will be in the Wichita office and will require travel to various counties around the state. A company vehicle will be available for travel.