Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. As a Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney, you will take ownership of litigation cases, advocating for clients in and out of court, preparing pleadings, and managing the litigation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 1-7 years of commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors' Rights and collections
• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State posted
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays
• Professional yet casual work environment
• Bonus and Commission potential
• Paid CLE’s & Dues
• Paid parking
• Opportunity to remote (after training)

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