Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a tenacious Associate Attorney, licensed and located in the Southfield, MI area, to join their team in retail consumer collections. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation, and a strong interest in leveraging technology within a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Develop and implement case-level litigation strategy.
• Represent clients zealously at court proceedings.
• Manage dockets and cases efficiently with internal teams.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes.
• Monitor and educate team on legal changes.
• Travel regionally to appear at courts throughout Michigan.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the Bar Association.
• 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally for court appearances.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Advanced interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Complex problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging industry technology.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days.
• 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service.
• Paid holidays and generous time off.
• Firm-provided life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

This firm is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a mid-sized law firm that represents clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts in the United States as well as the Caribbean. This firm's areas of focus are receiverships, Caribbean liquidations, creditors' rights and collections, claims administrative and distribution, civil litigation, and corporate law. This firm puts its clients first in all situations and strives to provide the highest quality legal services at a reasonable cost.