Collections/Creditor Rights Associate Attorney - Quall Cardot (Fresno)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW in Fresno is hiring a Collections/Creditor Rights Associate Attorney. This role offers an excellent opportunity for new attorneys to gain experience in civil litigation, starting from the collections process to post-judgment remedies. Candidates should have a JD and be licensed to practice law in California, with no prior experience required as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include pre-trial litigation, negotiation, and close collaboration with the legal team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California.
• 0-1 years of legal experience preferred, but no prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Review demand letters, complaints, and dispositive motions.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel in contested litigation.
• Collaborate with legal assistants and paralegals.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

JD

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Collections/Creditor Rights Associate Attorney - Quall Cardot (Fresno)

Quall Cardot is looking to add a highly competent and detail-oriented Collections Associate Attorney to its growing legal team and creditor’s rights practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney looking to gain significant experience in civil litigation -- from the initial stages of the collections process through post-judgment remedies.

Quall Cardot LLP : Quall Cardot is a very busy civil litigation, transactional, construction, employment, and collections law firm. Our clients range from individuals and small business to large corporations. Our Collections Division provides collections services to large publicly and privately held financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Trial Litigation (reviewing demand letters, complaints, dispositive motions, requests for default judgment)
• Pre-Trial Negotiation (interfacing with opposing counsel, clients in contested litigation)
• Work closely with legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys in collaborative environment

Requirements

• JD
• Licensed to practice law in California
• 0-1 years of legal experience. No experience necessary, full training provided.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously