Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Lead/Senior Attorney in Pasadena, CA, to oversee debt recovery litigation workflows, conduct discovery and document review, and execute sign-off on legal documents.

The role collaborates with the Managing Attorney and clients to discuss case details and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate holds a California license with 5–7 years of civil litigation experience, including debt collection, and at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Active law license in California.
• 5–7 years of civil litigation experience (debt collection strongly preferred).
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven case analysis ability and settlement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, coach, and mentor.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong grammar and punctuation.

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 case details.
• Assist in responding to litigation-specific components of client audits.
• Monitor relevant legal rules, regulations, statutes, and case law.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents.
• Prepare and file legal documents.
• Manage and resolve collection litigation.
• Work with Pro Se litigants, opposing counsel, or other parties to settle files.
• Oversee and interact with outside collections and defense counsel.
• Support corporate compliance with laws governing debt collection and related activities

Skills

Civil litigation

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Case analysis

Mentoring/leadership

MS Office

Oral & written communication

Time management

Confidentiality

California law

Job description

Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Type Direct Hire

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.