Indiana Members Credit Union
Overview
Summary/Objective: Generally, the Staff Attorney will provide expert legal counsel and representation on IMCU’s behalf, focusing on creditor’s rights as well as all other laws and regulations relating to financial institutions. Focus: At the onset, the Staff Attorney will handle IMCU’s civil collection matters and help with other tasks as requested. Responsibilities
Prepare and review court pleadings Analyze service of process and make decisions regarding jurisdictional venue Appear in court on IMCU’s behalf Negotiate settlements Negotiate payment arrangements Foster a good relationship with the Collections Department and other legal staff Analyze promissory notes and security agreements Competencies
Strong writing and communication skills Strong math skills relating to loan and judgment balances Some litigation experience preferred, but not required Some creditor’s rights experience preferred, but not required Some experience representing financial institutions preferred, but not required Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A Work environment
In-person professional workplace with the option to work from home 1 day a week. Physical demands
The Staff Attorney will be expected to come in-person to an office and will spend much of the time at a desk. The Staff Attorney will also need to be able to travel to and from court hearings. Travel Required
The Staff Attorney will be required to come into the office and also travel to court for hearings. Required Education And Experience
Required: Juris Doctorate from an A.B.A. approved law school Required: Active and good standing license required to practice law in the state of Indiana Preferred: 2+ years of litigation experience Preferred: 2+ years of creditor’s rights experience Preferred: 2+ years of working for a financial institution Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Banking
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Summary/Objective: Generally, the Staff Attorney will provide expert legal counsel and representation on IMCU’s behalf, focusing on creditor’s rights as well as all other laws and regulations relating to financial institutions. Focus: At the onset, the Staff Attorney will handle IMCU’s civil collection matters and help with other tasks as requested. Responsibilities
Prepare and review court pleadings Analyze service of process and make decisions regarding jurisdictional venue Appear in court on IMCU’s behalf Negotiate settlements Negotiate payment arrangements Foster a good relationship with the Collections Department and other legal staff Analyze promissory notes and security agreements Competencies
Strong writing and communication skills Strong math skills relating to loan and judgment balances Some litigation experience preferred, but not required Some creditor’s rights experience preferred, but not required Some experience representing financial institutions preferred, but not required Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A Work environment
In-person professional workplace with the option to work from home 1 day a week. Physical demands
The Staff Attorney will be expected to come in-person to an office and will spend much of the time at a desk. The Staff Attorney will also need to be able to travel to and from court hearings. Travel Required
The Staff Attorney will be required to come into the office and also travel to court for hearings. Required Education And Experience
Required: Juris Doctorate from an A.B.A. approved law school Required: Active and good standing license required to practice law in the state of Indiana Preferred: 2+ years of litigation experience Preferred: 2+ years of creditor’s rights experience Preferred: 2+ years of working for a financial institution Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Banking
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