What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Credit Management Services?
In-House Counsel will help oversee all legal matters for Credit Management Services, a Grand Island, Nebraska based account recovery agency, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws. This individual will work closely with other in-house attorneys to provide legal guidance to the management team and to manage litigation matters. The role requires a proactive approach to mitigating risk, ensuring ethical practices and maintaining the agencys reputation
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and state collection laws.
- Represents the agency in legal proceedings, in regulatory matters and in resolving legal issues.
- Further legal collection files by reviewing, editing and filing legal pleadings, monitoring both pre-judgment and post-judgment collection efforts, negotiating settlements, attending hearings and trials.
- Advise the management team on legal risks, business strategies and policy decisions.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Nebraska. Additional state licenses in Kansas, Wyoming, Iowa and South Dakota are beneficial.
- Compliance, debt collection and/or litigation background is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, problem-solving skills and high level of professionalism is required.
- Ability to travel for hearings, trials, conference and training, as needed.
We offer a competitive benefits package including vacation, medical, dental, and 401K plan.
Please email resume and cover letter, including salary history and requirements.
The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. In no way does this job description constitute a contract, implied or otherwise.
Credit Management Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Credit Management Services, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Credit Management Services, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Credit Management Services, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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