Litigation Associate Attorney - Debt Recovery (KS)

Zwicker & Associates; Kansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Overland Park, KS, seeks an Associate Attorney to join a national creditor rights law firm focused on ethics and assertive representation. Requires Missouri admission with Kansas waiver and ability to travel within the branch footprint.

Base salary range is $80,000-$95,000 per year, plus bonus, with full benefits. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing active litigation files, negotiating settlements, and representing clients at hearings and trials.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Missouri.
• Must waive into Kansas.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with eagerness to learn.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team members and outside parties.
• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, in active litigation.
• Review case files to determine appropriate actions.
• Advocate for client interests at hearings and settings.
• Utilize internal software to update account status.
• Analyze litigation inventory reports and ensure proper workflow.
• Comply with client and firm procedures.
• Travel to various courtrooms as required.
• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements to protect client interests.
• Evaluate merits, assess risk, and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Self-starter

Eagerness to learn

Caseload management

Education

Missouri bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Overland Park, KS, seeks an Associate Attorney to join a national creditor rights law firm focused on ethics and assertive representation. Requires Missouri admission with Kansas waiver and ability to travel within the branch footprint.

Base salary range is $80,000-$95,000 per year, plus bonus, with full benefits. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing active litigation files, negotiating settlements, and representing clients at hearings and trials.