Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Markent Personnel; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Markent Personnel seeks a senior litigation professional licensed in California to lead state-specific workflows, conduct discovery, and draft/execute documents. The role involves coordinating with the Managing Attorney, clients, and outside counsel to resolve complex collection litigation matters.

A strong track record in settlement and mentoring junior staff is required. Responsibilities include monitoring evolving laws, performing legal research, and ensuring audits and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Active law license in 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in internet and online research.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active law license

Legal research

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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

Benefits

• 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.