Lead Associate Attorney

JOB SUMMARY as a Hybrid Lead Associate Attorney you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Results-driven individual with experience in the consumer collection industry.
• Implement and maintain integrity in supervising, developing and managing staff in the respective state(s)’s Legal Department to achieve results for the Firm and its clients.
• Assists the Director of Legal Operations and Managing Attorney for the state of California in order to develop the varied states office's practices and processes while overseeing adherence to ethical requirements and the overall integrity of the Firm's practice.
• Focus on daily litigation, performance, and overall state practice oversight.
• Responsible for fostering a friendly and engaging office environment for ethical and practical development of staff in the respective state(s)’s office.
• At all times, will navigate the ethical representation of clients while endeavoring to maintain and bolster the client and the Firm’s engagements with the consumers, courts and the legal communities.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by Firm Management.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
• Trains, oversees, and mentors other Retail Attorneys in the execution of all legal pleadings/preparation for and arguing court proceedings.
• Oversee and direct Contested Litigation support staff.
• Proactively identify and resolve personnel issues.
• Collaborate with Firm Management as needed to evaluate production data and caseload production needs to proactively track state practice trends and goals.
• Work collectively with Firm Management to evaluate data necessary to ensure state and department revenue goals and personal Key Performance Indicators KPIs are met and exceeded.
• Meet regularly with Firm Management to discuss, analyze state office needs, goals, and profitability in conjunction with the Firm Management.
• Work collectively with Firm Management to evaluate data to proactively correct and mitigate any performance impediments.
• Assist Firm Management with reviewing attorney work product audits with Retail Attorney during periodic performance reviews.
• Participate on client calls, as required, and ensure appropriate and timely handling of client and business demands.
• Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with the Firm Management in order to timely address Legal performance, corrective action, and client business demands (e.g., audits and directives).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Qualified licensed attorney with minimum 2-7 years of experience in the consumer collection litigation with advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of the legal regulatory framework of the industry.
• Ability to manage 3 employees.
• In-depth understanding of state and federal consumer protection laws.
• In-depth knowledge of client requirements and adherence associated with legal support functions.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Ability to identify strong talent and build individual and management capability.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Ability to influence and inspire action.
• Ability to communicate project and status updates to team and cross-functionally to ensure understanding.
• Excellent strategic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

COMPETENCIES

• Decision Making 25%
• Organizational Skills 25%
• Communication 25%
• Judgment & Problem Solving 25%

TRAVEL – This position requires travel to courts if needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Fullerton, CA 92831 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fullerton, CA 92831: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000