Description:

Salary Range:

$100,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser seeks an associate attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience for its Consumer Financial Litigation practice group.

Role and Responsibilities:

Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff

Preferred Experience:
The ideal candidate would have 3-10 years working knowledge of the following:

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)*
CFPB's Amendments to Reg F*
Debt collection practices in federal and Texas courts*
Writs of Sequestration*
Defending creditors in consumer bankruptcy*
Tenant Estoppels
Home Equity Mortgages and Home Equity Lines of Credit*
Business Lending for financial institutions
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Consumer law
Telephone Consumer Practices Act (TCPA)

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Licensed in California, other licenses are a plus.
J.D. from accredited law school

Preferred Skills:

A commitment to working ethically and always in the best interests of clients.
Excellent work ethic
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.