Lead Attorney - Civil Litigation

Scott & Associates, PC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus commission

Training provided

Autonomy in case management

Supportive environment

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC, based in Pasadena, CA, seeks an attorney to join our established debt recovery team. This role focuses on civil litigation in multiple states, with autonomy to manage caseloads and courtroom appearances.

You will work with a skilled support team to drive settlements and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has California licensure and 5–7 years of civil litigation experience, including leadership and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of civil litigation experience; debt collection experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• Active law license in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage state-specific litigation workflows and litigation forms.
• Conduct document review and discovery.
• Execute documents requiring the Attorney’s signature.
• Communicate with the Managing Attorney and clients to discuss details of cases.
• Assist in responding to litigation-specific components of all client audits.
• Monitor relevant legal rules, regulations, statutes, and case law.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Prepare and file legal documents.
• Manage and resolve collection litigation.
• Work with Pro Se litigants, opposing counsel, or other interested parties to settle files throughout the litigation process.
• Oversee and interact with outside collections and defense counsel
• Support corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide

Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results, and we’re looking for an attorney who shares that mindset to join our Pasadena, California-based team.

Why Join Us?

• No billable hours. Focus on outcomes, not time sheets.
• Salary + Commission Opportunity. Earn additional compensation for attorney-negotiated settlements.
• Supportive Environment. Training available for attorneys new to collections or debt recovery litigation.
• Professional Autonomy. Manage your caseload and courtroom appearances independently, with the backing of a knowledgeable support team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage state-specific litigation workflows and litigation forms.
• Conduct document review and discovery.
• Execute documents requiring the Attorney’s signature.
• Communicate with the Managing Attorney and clients to discuss details of cases
• Assist in responding to litigation-specific components of all client audits
• Monitor relevant legal rules, regulations, statutes, and case law
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
• Prepare and file legal documents
• Manage and resolve collection litigation
• Work with Pro Se litigants, opposing counsel, or other interested parties to settle files throughout the litigation process
• Oversee and interact with outside collections and defense counsel
• Support corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Active law license in the listed state of reference. (California)
• 5-7 years of civil litigation experience; debt collection experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, coach, and mentor
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in internet and online research
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, scanner, and computer
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Please visit our website at www.spalaw.com for more information about our Firm.