Job Description
Job Title: Associate Attorney at Zwicker & Associates P.C. in Glendale, California
Experience: Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience preferred
Salary: $105,000.00-$125,000.00 annually
H1: Join Our Team as an Associate Attorney in Glendale, CA
H2: Zwicker & Associates P.C.: A Leader in Debt Collection
Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team in Glendale, California. With a focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation, Zwicker is the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in a variety of consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts, making them a trusted partner for prestigious lending institutions across the country.
As an Associate Attorney at Zwicker, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and build a successful future with the firm. With a commitment to lifelong learning and career advancement opportunities, Zwicker is dedicated to helping their team members excel in their roles. The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00-$125,000.00 annually.
Responsibilities:
- 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 California - 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
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 work day at times - Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed - Be able to read and comprehend position specific documents and correspondence - Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing - Be able to travel occasionally when needed by the most efficient means of transportation - Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device - Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
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. Benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays and 401K with match. No phone calls, No agencies, EOE, drug free workplace.
Join the Zwicker team as an Associate Attorney and be a part of a dynamic and successful law firm that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence. Apply today!
