Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

48 - 48K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Civil Law Criminal Defense Litigation Legal Pleadings Fair Debt Collection Case Management Systems Trial Preparation Legal Document Management Legal Discovery U.S. Regulatory Compliance Settlement Legal Research Financial Law Fair Debt Collection Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Court Experience Mortgage Laws Fair Credit Reporting Act Online Communication

Other Skills

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Professionalism
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Time Management
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Organizational Skills
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Prioritization

Roles & Responsibilities

Licensed to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar admission) in good standing.
Significant civil litigation experience with court appearances.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and other legal documents; able to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with the ability to analyze case law and provide risk analyses and strategic recommendations; familiarity with FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.

Requirements:

Manage all aspects of litigation for debt collection matters, including reviewing correspondence and files, reviewing answers, preparing discovery and dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
Attend court hearings in Florida as required and advocate for clients during trials.
Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks; stay current on changes in state or local consumer laws.
Independently manage own caseload, prioritize work, and meet deadlines; draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and related documents.

Rausch Sturm LLP

About Rausch Sturm LLP

WHAT WE DO: For over 45 years, Rausch Sturm LLP has been nationally recognized as a full-service account receivables management law firm. It represents blue chip banks, credit card issuers, auto lenders, credit unions, and debt buyers across the United States. Rausch Sturm combines industry-leading compliance, cutting edge technology, and strategic call center and legal services to deliver superior results for its clients. WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE: Rausch Sturm’s people are the key ingredient to what we do and how we conduct our business and interact with our client’s and their customers. Rausch Sturm’s legal services and customized collection practices combined with the firm’s national footprint make it a “one stop shop” for some of the country’s premier credit issuers, lenders, and creditors. As a result, our clients enjoy outstanding performance, increased efficiency, higher ROI, and reduced risk. WHO WE SERVE: Automotive / Auto Loans; Banks; Commercial Lenders; Credit Card Issuers; Debt Buyers / Debt Purchasers; Lenders; Student Loans MEMBERSHIPS + CERTIFICATIONS: AICPA | SOC Type II; ACA International Member; NCBA Member; RMAI Member; Multiple State Creditors Rights Bar Associations

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Job Summary:

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Tampa, FL practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Florida Bar. This position is a State Level Attorney whose focus will be 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:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

Review of correspondence, and files to determine whether they are appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery and dispositive motions, and all aspects of preparing for and conducting trials.
Attend court hearings in Florida when required.
Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks.
An attorney should be familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules.
Ability to effectively manage his or her own caseload.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters and attend court hearings when required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

Education and Experience:

Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings.
Licensed to practice law in Florida.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc. Also, to write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.
Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.
Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience is a plus.

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 remote. The candidate must be located in the Tampa, Florida area.

Schedule:

8-hour shift Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.

Benefits: