Associate Attorney - Remote in Pensacola at Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

Pensacola, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Pleadings Drafting, Litigation Case Review, Client Advocacy, Proprietary Software Utilization, Inventory Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure Compliance, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Self-Starter, Caseload Management, Critical Thinking

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States. Zwicker is presently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team in Pensacola, FL. Candidate must live in the Florida panhandle. The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year. Responsibilities of Associate Attorneys include • Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties • Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc. in furtherance of active litigation files • Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action • Advocate on behalf of client’s interests at various litigation settings • Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory • Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation work flow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectations • Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures • Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required • Perform other duties as assigned Requirements • Admission to practice law in the state of Florida • Must live in the Florida panhandle to attend local hearings • Strong organizational and time management skills • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Highly motivated self-starter • Eagerness to learn • Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload • Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing • Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device • Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule • Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence Preferred Qualifications • Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience • Working knowledge of civil procedure • Debt collection experience • Prior experience in high-volume environment Physical Qualifications • Be able to lift five pounds or greater • Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times • Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed • Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace. Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice: http://www.zwickerpc.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice/ Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and filing legal pleadings and motions, as well as advocating on behalf of the client's interests in various litigation settings. Attorneys must also utilize internal software to document account status and analyze litigation inventory reports.