Associate Attorney - Rhode Island

Job Summary:

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Rhode Island practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Rhode Island. Reporting to the State Managing Attorney or designee, this position is responsible for attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and various other attorney tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation and should welcome the challenges of a dynamic legal environment and be open to work-related travel.

Must be energetic, self-directed, and capable of managing his or her own caseload. Responsibilities will include a wide variety of tasks associated with litigating debt collection matters. While litigation is the key role, we seek attorneys who can independently engage in risk analysis and develop strategies that adhere to state and federal rules and regulations, and compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate.
• Reviews, answers, and prepares discovery and dispositive motions.
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting trials throughout the state.
• Provide analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters including filing of post judgment remedies (attachment and garnishment).
• Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents.
• Handles counterclaims and self-defends lawsuits brought against the firm or our clients.
• Develops a team through hiring, training, mentoring, coaching, and disciplining, as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Requires a JD in law and bar admission in Rhode Island.
• 0-2 years’ experience as a general litigation attorney 
• Experience in a creditors’ rights firm preferred. 
• Must have the ability to work independently. 
• Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is preferred. 
• Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required. 
• Must be able to develop talent, collaborate, and effectively communicate with all levels within an organization.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.  
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. 

Work Environment:                        

The position is primarily an office-based remote position. 

Schedule:

Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (Two plans available)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance (100% covered for attorneys)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Program
• Bonus potential