State Managing Attorney

PRA GROUP, INC.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Equity programs

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

PRA Group seeks an experienced attorney to lead litigation efforts in consumer accounts and related matters. The role defends the company in state courts, drafts pleadings, manages discovery, and guides junior attorneys and staff across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, active bar status, at least five years of related experience, and proven leadership in managing attorney teams. Knowledge of FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, ECOA, and related laws is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active bar admission in applicable states; multiple state licenses preferred.
• 5+ years in attorney role performing comparable litigation work preferred.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys and workload management.
• Litigation experience in pleadings, discovery, and trials.
• Familiarity with FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, ECOA and related consumer-credit laws.

Responsibilities

• Litigate on behalf of the Company in state courts where licensed.
• Represent PRA Group in court, collect facts, evidence, and manage trials.
• Defend against claims and mitigate risk via strategic defense.
• Train new attorney hires and supervise state-specific workflows.
• Monitor state legislation affecting the Company and notify leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Communication

Case management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.

Position Summary:

Represents and defends the Company in litigation on consumer accounts and other legal proceedings involving the Company and its affiliates. Prepares and files legal documents, discovery materials and pleadings, and provides guidance to the Company’s attorneys in support of such activities. Responsible for defending the Company against claims filed against it on existing lawsuits. Manages all attorneys within the state.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree Required.
• Active member of the bar in the state(s) where practicing; Multiple state bar licenses preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of employment as an attorney performing comparable work preferred
• Experience managing a team of attorneys and/or the ability to lead and monitor the workload of multiple attorneys
• Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process and handling of trials required
• Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-In-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act and all other federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer credit and collections
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple levels
• Effective organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail
• Ability to discern and analyze the impact of multiple issues on a given situation, and provide sound business judgment
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to provide well researched, accurate and practical legal advice in a timely manner
• Ability to develop, improve and standardize procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall direction, development, coordination and evaluation of employees in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Interviews, trains and appraises employees, plans, assigns and directs work and addresses and resolves issues.

Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Litigates on behalf of the Company in respective state courts where licensed to practice utilizing case management software
• Represents the Company and its affiliates in courts of law, collects facts and evidence, tries cases and performs other litigation-related tasks
• Defends the Company and its affiliates in courts of law, collects facts and evidence, tries cases and minimizes the risk to the Company in defending counterclaims against it or its processes
• Assists in training of new attorney hires by shadowing in-court appearances, demonstrating effective use of case management software, and ensuring new hires are familiar with the Company’s standard procedures regarding litigation and settlement negotiations
• Monitors pending state level legislation and notifies the management of any legislation that could potentially affect the Company
• Drafts and maintains attorney workflows and templates across multiple states
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility
• Hires and trains new state attorneys
• Identifies and tracks state litigation trends (i.e. theories, judicial trends, opposing counsel trends, etc.)
• Monitors the workload of all attorneys within the state to ensure timely and proper handling and that department goals are met for that state
• Reviews reporting to ensure cases flow through the work cycles timely and handle any programming-related roadblocks

The budgeted pay range for this position is:

$130K-$150K

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment with telephones, personal computers, and printers. The office environment is an open workspace with individual workstations. The noise level of the environment is usually moderate. This position is a: Sedentary position with seldom to occasional lifting of less than 11 pounds; requires frequent lifting of less than 1 pound; and may require standing less than or equal to 1/3 of the day.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Salary Range:

$115,000.00-$125,000.00 PRA Group has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, specific working location and market position. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and PRA Group reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications and location of the selected candidate.

Benefits:

• In addition to base salary, PRA may offer additional benefits to include performance based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position.
• PRA offers paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, and other benefits to assist with the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a drug free workplace.

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visitwww.pragroup.com.