Judgment Collections Attorney — Aggressive Recovery Expert

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 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.