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TITLE

Creditors' Rights Associate Attorney

COUNTRY
United States

Philadelphia office of our client seeks associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate handles a large volume of collection files. Reviews and sign pleadings, attend court hearings, and manages negotiations with Debtors, Attorneys, Third Parties and Court Personnel. Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned. Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases. Documents account/file activity in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures. Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned. Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review. Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings. Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures. Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules. Monitors routine case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained. Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required. Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations. Develops and maintains relationships with current clients. Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm. Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm. Should preferably have creditors' rights or collections experience. Must hold a current, valid state license to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and electronic legal research tools such as Westlaw is essential. Legal

Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) is needed.

This nearly ninety year old firm has more than a dozen offices across the country in cities like Chicago, Cincinnati, Ft. Lauderdale, Pittsburgh and more. More than fifty attorneys practice in areas of law including Real Estate Default, Credit Union Group, International Trade, Government Collections and many more.

SKILLS

Bankruptcy

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

1 2018-12-20 01:32:32

TITLE

Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

COUNTRY
United States

Philadelphia office of our client seeks associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience with emphasis on consumer law, bankruptcy and landlord/tenant. The candidate should have PA and NJ Bar admission. Legal

SKILLS

Bankruptcy

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

2 2018-09-12 10:29:25