Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Job Juncture; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Lead / Senior Attorney in Pasadena, CA to lead debt recovery litigation efforts. This role handles state-specific litigation workflows, document review, discovery, and filing of legal documents while coordinating with clients and counsel.

California bar admission and substantial civil litigation experience are required. The position emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and strong analytical skills to drive settlements and ensure compliance with debt collection laws.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated civil litigation experience, preferably in debt collection.
• Proven settlement skills and case analysis ability.
• Leadership or mentoring experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and oral communication; confidentiality oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage state-specific litigation workflows and forms.
• Conduct document review and discovery.
• Prepare and file legal documents.
• Oversee collections litigation with external counsel.
• Interact with clients and the Managing Attorney on case details.
• Monitor applicable rules, statutes, and case law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Leadership

Settlement skills

Mentoring

MS Office

Research

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Active California bar license

Job description

Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Posted: September 30 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

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.