What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Attorney position at Jimerson Birr?
Are you an experienced Collections Attorney looking for a dynamic and rewarding opportunity? Join Jimerson Birr, an award-winning Florida law firm recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” and “Best Law Firms in America.” Our firm is dedicated to protecting our clients' rights, businesses, and investments while fostering a collaborative and professional culture that supports personal and professional growth.
About the Role
As a Florida Collections Attorney at Jimerson Birr, you will represent clients in high-volume collection matters throughout the state. You will handle all stages of the litigation process, ensuring quality and efficiency while advocating for the best outcomes for our clients. This role involves:
- Partnering with Paralegal Teams: Collaborate closely with paralegals to support high-volume caseloads, ensuring quality control and effective case management.
- Court Representation: Represent clients during hearings and trial proceedings, including both contested and uncontested matters.
- Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents: Draft, review, and approve pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Managing Default Litigation: Oversee complaint reviews, service of process, default judgments, and post-judgment actions, including garnishments and depositions.
- Handling Contested Matters: Lead the discovery process, develop legal strategies, and manage motion practices for contested cases.
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to federal and state laws, including consumer protection regulations.
- Team Leadership and Development: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to paralegal teams, ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented attorney who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have:
- Bar Membership: Licensed to practice law in Florida.
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in collections law, including attending hearings and managing high-volume caseloads.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented mindset and attention to detail.
- Advocacy Skills: A competitive mindset and a passion for advocating on behalf of clients.
ABOUT THE FIRM
At Jimerson Birr, our team has accepted the lasting responsibility of protecting our clients’ rights, businesses, properties, investments and finances. In both established and emerging businesses, our professionals are integral, trusted advisers and advocates, giving our clients insights into legal and business considerations that guide prudent decision making. We work with some of the world’s most respected and well-established businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, and individuals looking to overcome challenges.
Our award-winning law firm is at its best when it helps clients set measurable goals and develops multi-level strategies to achieve them. Our lawyers are trained to take ownership of our clients’ challenges by getting close to the problem and close to the people who can benefit from the solutions we provide. We’re business-oriented lawyers equally comfortable as community leaders, private transaction counselors or courtroom advocates. We pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our long list of legal industry honors, the firm has a track record spanning over a decade winning local, state and national awards for being a “Best Company to Work For,” “Fastest Growing Company,” and “Best law firms in America.” For all current career openings, firm history, frequently asked questions, and professional development tracks please check out our careers page by clicking this link Careers: View Current Opportunities.
We’ve found that the key to doing great work is to love what you do and respect who you do it with. To continue reading about our firm, visit our website Jimerson Birr.
Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture is collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries. Learn more about our firm culture here: JB Firm Culture: JB FOR ME.
WHY APPLY?
You’ll get a Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU! At Jimerson Birr, we pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our list of legal industry honors, in 2021 and for the seventh consecutive year, the firm was named one of Florida’s “Best Companies to Work For” by Florida Trend Magazine. In recent years, the firm was also distinguished as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Jacksonville Business Journal and five times as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Opportunities abound for those who can meet and exceed the expectations set for our team. Jimerson Birr is comprised of high-performing and professionally fulfilled people. We believe that a positive attitude, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality work will put a talented person on a fast track for success. Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture are collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries.
Our core values are simple: Commitment to service; Commitment to quality; Commitment to results.
Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status.
