Virginia Debt Collection Attorney (In-House; Remote)

Latitude; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative legal talent company seeks a part-time Debt Collection Attorney for a remote role based in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and experience in debt collection services, ensuring compliance and effective communication. This role involves reviewing legal documents, representing the firm in court, and working closely with clients. The company prides itself on offering flexible engagements that allow attorneys to balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to meaningful legal work. If you are a licensed attorney in Virginia looking for a dynamic opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing.
• Prior experience in debt collection services is required.

Responsibilities

• Review filings and complaints seeking recovery of debts.
• Attend and represent the company at hearings and trials.

Skills

Debt Collection Services

Legal Communication

Court Representation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Virginia Debt Collection Attorney (In-House; Remote)

Job Details Location

Remote, Virginia

Office Option: Remote

Profession: Attorney

Employment Type: Engagement

Practice Area: Corporate and Securities

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Latitude has an immediate need for a Virginia-based attorney for a part-time engagement position with a commercial debt recovery agency. The successful candidate will be licensed and in good standing in the state of Virginia and will have some prior experience in debt collection services, either in-house or at a law firm. This is a fully remote position but the candidate must be located in Virginia in order to attend appearances in person, as necessary.

Responsibilities of the Debt Collection Attorney:

• Review filings and complaints seeking recovery of debts
• Sign off on debt collection filings as a Virginia attorney
• Attend and represent the company at hearings and/or trials based on debt collection actions
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing to colleagues and clients

Requirements for the Debt Collection Attorney:

• Prior experience in debt collection services is required – either in-house or at a law firm
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding references

Position Details of the Debt Collection Attorney:

• Type of Role: Engagement
• Schedule: Part-time (5-10 hrs/week)
• Location: Virginia (remote)

Compensation:

• Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 to $225,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Confidentiality:

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude:

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments:

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries.

Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty:

Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

FAQ:

• Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
• A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/
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• A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role.
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• A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

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