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Title : Associate Attorney

Location : North Carolina - Durham
Refer to Job # JWMO717606

Associate Attorney, Part-time Duties: Appear on behalf of the Firm in courts throughout North Carolina on various motion hearings, in district court arbitrations and trials. Document review, legal research and other projects as required by the Firm. Responsible for meeting exceptionally high service levels while also providing day to day legal support, related primarily to the Firm s creditor rights and debt collections practice. Frequent travel throughout the state, access to reliable transportation, must be diligent, focused and possess the ability to prepare thoroughly for numerous hearings at a time. Articulate and adept at adjusting to rapidly changing situations in a fast-paced and high pressure legal environment. Communicates regularly with court officials, staff and attorneys in an ethical, knowledgeable and precise manner. Reviews documents for relevancy, accuracy, redactions, identification of documents for further review, and to ensure they meet statutory and regulatory requirements. Keeps informed as to changes in statutes, case law and regulations, including those related to developments in state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the Firm s practice. Interprets state and federal statutes, rulings and regulations impacting the firm s practice and advises operations as appropriate. Assists with FDCPA defense litigation and compliance issues as needed. Responds swiftly to client inquiries, and does so in a courteous and professional manner. Understands and adheres to all client guidelines, the NC Rules of Professional Conduct and NC Rules of Civil Procedure. Understands and possesses a working knowledge of the Firm s JST software program. Performs other related duties as assigned. Represents the firm and its clients in all legal proceedings, attends court hearings, arbitrations, depositions, mediations and trials when required. Qualifications: JD Degree from accredited law school. Membership in the North Carolina State Bar as an attorney qualified and licensed to practice law in this state is required. Membership in the South Carolina State Bar as an attorney qualified and licensed to practice law is a plus. Some civil litigation experience is preferred. Experience in writing, reviewing, and editing pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda and reports in all phases of litigation, as well as with correspondence, articles, and other documents. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Ability to analyze statutes, case law, formulate litigation strategy and to provide appropriate recommendations. Advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of state and federal collection law and regulatory requirements is preferred. Maintains an impeccable professional appearance and presents a positive attitude and image at all times, both within the firm and to the public. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information. Excels in time management, with a proven ability to maintain an exceptional level of productivity in a high pressure and challenging environment. Interacts exceptionally well with people throughout all organizational levels of the firm. Thinks globally by way of strategic planning and overall risk management. Effectively responds to all manner of inquiries and/or tasks presented by the Firm staff and attorneys, defending Attorneys, and with general public subject to applicable statutes and regulations.

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