Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Attorney to join our Attorney team.
As an Associate Attorney, you will play a critical role in representing our clients and ensuring the successful recovery of outstanding debts. The Associate Attorney should have experience and/or exposure with Trials, Pre-Trials, Mediations, Depositions, and Post-Judgment Recovery.
The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of debtor and creditor rights, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to handle complex litigation cases in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in debt collection and subrogation matters, including negotiating settlements and pursuing legal remedies
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support debt collection efforts
- Draft and review legal documents, including demand letters, complaints, and settlement agreements
- Handle all aspects of litigation, from case initiation to trial preparation
- Manage a caseload of debt collection and subrogation cases, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are regularly informed of case progress
- Collaborate with external parties, such as opposing counsel, judges, and court personnel, to resolve legal disputes
- Stay up-to-date with changes in debt collection laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide clients with accurate advice and guidance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Florida state bar and good standing
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in debt collection and subrogation.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
- Strong knowledge of debtor and creditor rights, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Proven experience handling debt collection and subrogation litigation from start to finish.
- Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of cases and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong analytical skills.
Work Environment
This position is a full-time in-house position working Monday through Friday, 8a-5pm. at our firm in Cocoa, FL. The work environment is fun, friendly and positive with a diverse pool of employees. This is not a remote position, but does have potential for travel, mostly same day in company owned vehicle.
Compensation Overview
This is a salary, exempt position with bonus potential. Pay is on a bi-weekly cycle. Compensation is based on experience.