Attorney - Creditor's Rights

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Attorney licensed and located in Ohio to join their team in retail consumer collections. This position is based in Toledo and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation, and will be eager to contribute to all aspects of file generation and litigation.

Duties

• Develop and implement case-level litigation strategy.
• Represent clients zealously at court proceedings.
• Manage dockets and cases efficiently with internal teams.
• Prepare pleadings and ensure seamless case management.
• Negotiate settlements and defend against counterclaims.
• Monitor and educate team on legal changes and support continuous improvement.
• Travel regionally to appear at courts throughout Ohio.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• 1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation.
• Good standing with the Ohio Bar Association.
• Ability to pass a thorough background review process.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the Ohio Bar Association.

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset and knowledge of applicable laws.
• Advanced interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and complex problem-solving 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.