Judgment Collections Attorney

Poole Huffman; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Poole Huffman in Atlanta, GA, seeks a judgments collections attorney to lead the enforcement of civil judgments through garnishments, liens, asset seizures, and receiverships. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active Georgia Bar, and 6+ years in collections or post-judgment litigation.

The role demands strong research, negotiation, and motion drafting skills, with a disciplined, resourceful approach and ability to communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 6+ years of experience in collections, creditor’s rights, or post-judgment litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of Georgia enforcement statutes and procedures.
• Comfortable working with financial records, garnishments, and UCCs.
• Excellent research, negotiation, and motion drafting skills.
• Persistent, resourceful, and results-driven demeanor; trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess enforceability of civil judgments, including dormant or foreign judgments.
• Pursue collection actions including garnishments, levies, liens, asset seizures, and receiverships.
• Conduct asset investigations, locate debtors, and uncover hidden or transferred assets.
• File and argue post-judgment motions and actions in court.
• Navigate state and federal debtor-creditor laws (FDCPA, FCRA, bankruptcy).
• Coordinate with private investigators, skip tracers, and financial forensic experts.
• Negotiate payment plans, settlements, or consent judgments when appropriate.
• Maintain detailed records of enforcement actions, deadlines, and results.
• Provide regular progress updates and strategic enforcement recommendations to clients.

Skills

Collections expertise

Garnishments

Asset investigations

Negotiation

Motion drafting

Research

Client communication

Strategic enforcement

Education

J.D. degree

Georgia Bar license

Job description

Poole Huffman has been in business since 2009. We are a boutique law firm representing Georgia businesses in litigation involving business law, contracts, real estate, commercial debt collection, judgment collection, creditors' rights, employment matters.

Our Mission and Vision:

Poole Huffman is a litigation boutique of tenacious, accessible, and responsive counselors who understand your business and craft practical solutions to resolve unease, financial pressure, or emotional stress.

By 2030, be the firm 500 business owners trust for $1 Million+ matters, driven by 50 exceptional attorneys generating $40 Million annually and united by a culture that inspires fierce advocacy and meaningful impact. Be the lawyer you would hire to fight for you.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation, Insurance Benefits, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Position Overview:

We are seeking a focused and assertive Judgment Collections Attorney to lead the enforcement of civil judgments through both standard and aggressive means. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives on chasing down bad debt, uncovering hidden assets, and ensuring creditors are made whole. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, deeply knowledgeable in post-judgment remedies, and unafraid to push the boundaries of enforcement when the facts and law allow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess enforceability of civil judgments, including dormant or foreign judgments.
• Pursue collection actions including garnishments, levies, liens, asset seizures, and receiverships.
• Conduct asset investigations, locate debtors, and uncover hidden or transferred assets.
• File and argue post-judgment motions and actions in court.
• Navigate state and federal debtor-creditor laws, including FDCPA, FCRA, and bankruptcy implications.
• Work with private investigators, skip tracers, and financial forensic experts.
• Negotiate payment plans, settlements, or consent judgments when in clients’ best interest.
• Maintain detailed records of enforcement actions, court deadlines, and results.
• Regularly update clients on collections progress and provide strategic enforcement recommendations.

Job Requirements (Including Education):

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 6+ years of experience in collections, creditor’s rights, or post-judgment litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of Georgia enforcement statutes and procedures.
• Comfortable working with financial records, garnishments, and UCCs.
• Excellent research, negotiation, and motion drafting skills.
• Persistent, resourceful, and results-driven personality.
• Trial or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Doggedly Persistent: You don’t give up until the money is found or the judgment satisfied.
• Financially Tactical: Understands debtor behavior, asset shielding, and recovery strategy.
• Tactfully Aggressive: Willing to use the full weight of the law but knows when diplomacy pays.
• Resourceful: Finds information others miss, from corporate filings to hidden bank accounts.
• Detail-Oriented: Tracks deadlines, court filings, and financial paperwork with precision.
• Street Smart: Capable of thinking several steps ahead of evasive or hostile debtors.
• Legally Fearless: Not afraid to pursue contempt, turnover orders, or unconventional enforcement.

Poole Huffman Pillars:

• We assert persistent unrelenting pressure. We aggressively pursue your case, whether that means pushing the plaintiff case to trial, or attacking the merits and asserting defenses on a defense case.
• We deliver consistent, clear communication. We communicate regularly and concisely with our clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• We create custom strategies. Our clients come to us with unique and challenging cases, and we make sure we create and implement a strategy that fits.
• We commit to our clients. We’re on your side, to achieve your best outcome.
• We fight fearlessly. You won’t find us backing down from trial.
• We value your time and ours. We know legal services are expensive and time invaluable, so we won’t waste your time on baseless tactics or frivolity.