Description:
Job Summary as A Commercial Associate Attorney You Will Be Responsible for Performing a Variety of Tasks Including, but Not Limited To:- Providing Thorough and Practical Assessments and Advice While Advocating for Clients in And out Of Court During the Legal Collection Process.
- Focus on Continuous Quality Work Product and Performance in The Firm's Energized and Fast-Paced Environment While Doing Right, Maintaining Integrity, and Achieving Results.
- Prepare and Sign Pleadings for All Phases of Litigation.
- Make Court Appearances Throughout the Litigation Lifecycle, Including First Chairing Any Trials that May Arise.
- Communicate in Writing and Verbally in An Effective and Responsive Manner with Firm Clients, Opposing Counsel, Opposing Parties, and Court Staff.
- Effectively Implement Strategies to Collect on Any Judgments Obtained on Behalf of Clients, Which May Include Implementing Garnishments, Deposition, and Repossession Strategies.
- Provide Guidance and Training to Administration Level Staff.
- When Necessary, Conduct Legal Research Required to Make Successful Legal Arguments and Recommendations to Firm Clients.
- Draft and Review Legal Briefs, Correspondence, Pleadings, and Other Legal Documents.
- Document Account/file Activity in Accordance with The Firm and Client Policies and Procedures.
- Travel to Various Courts in The State and Effectively Handle All Aspects of A Case's Litigation Life Cycle.
- Attend Continuing Education Classes, Webinars, and Seminars to Remain Current and Well-Informed of Any Local, State, or Federal Changes in The Law, Rules of Court or Court Procedures.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 1-7 Years of Commercial Litigation Experience, Preferably in Creditors' Rights and Collections – Not Required.
- Requires Membership in The State Bar as An Attorney Qualified to Practice Law in The State of California
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Laws.
- Ability to Analyze Case Law and Provide Recommendations.
- J.D. from Accredited Law School
- Ability to Collaborate with Other Employees to Utilize Resources and Knowledge of Others in Identifying High Quality Solutions.
- Superior Time Management Skills and Ability to Effectively Manage Priorities to Meet Business Requirements and Deadlines in A Dynamic and Fast Paced Environment.
- Possesses Leadership Skills and The Ability to Drive and Motivate Other Employees to Achieve Results.
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills Across a Broad Spectrum of Attorney and Non-Attorney Recipients Including All Levels Within the Organization and External.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Decision Making 20%
- Communication Skills 20%
- Judgment & Problem Solving 20%
- Compliance and Discipline 20%
- Ethics & Integrity 20%
