Description:
Job Overview:An established Hampton Roads AV-rated law firm based in Portsmouth is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of practice experienceto join its Collections and Creditors' Rights Department. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a focus on collections to become an integral part of our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in collections and creditors' rights and demonstrate the ability to manage complex matters and effectively lead a team.
In this role, the Associate will lead and advance collection matters through strategic legal analysis, negotiation, and enforcement of creditors' rights, while ensuring strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload and to further develop your practice in a fast-paced, high-quality legal environment committed to excellence.
Duties:
- Manage a caseload of debt collection matters from initiation through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up, compliance, and accurate documentation
- Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, payment plans, and other legal documents related to collection cases
- Appear in court (Circuit Court and General District Court) and assist in litigation proceedings, including preparing pleadings, discovery requests, and related correspondence
- Communicate effectively with clients, debtors, courts, and third-party agencies to facilitate collections and resolve disputes
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to a paralegal and legal assistant
Skills and Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate must be admitted to the Virginia Bar and be in good standing
- Demonstrate proficiency technology
- Strong knowledge of legal research tools for case analysis and legal writing
- Excellent negotiation skills to reach amicable resolutions while protecting client interests
- Proficiency in legal drafting, including pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and correspondence
- Experience with litigation processes from filing to resolution in collection-related matters
- Exceptional writing skills for clear and persuasive legal communication
- Legal administrative experience managing case files and maintaining detailed records efficiently
