Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to join its team in Knoxville, TN. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal services in a dynamic environment, focusing on collection litigation and enforcement of creditor's rights.

Duties

• Represent clients in initial appearances, pre-trial conferences, motions, hearings, trials, and post-judgment matters.
• Engage in settlement negotiations.
• Maintain communications with clients.
• Coordinate with local counsel.
• Oversee due diligence on pre- and post-judgment matters.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
• Handle discovery requests.
• Travel to various courts throughout Tennessee and manage all aspects of a case's litigation lifecycle.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases efficiently and effectively.
• Comfortable working with legal software.
• Ability to handle negotiations.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proficiency with legal software.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance & long-term disability.
• Paid time off & paid holidays.
• 401(k) with matching.

Established in 2006, this is a leading debt collection and litigation law firm. Its practice is concentrated on the enforcement of creditors' rights and collection litigation in Iowa and Wisconsin. It is an RMA International certified company and its office is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Its areas of representation include retail collections, utility collections, commercial litigation, insurance subrogation, medical collections, and more.