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Rausch Sturm LLP

Associate Attorney

Rausch Sturm LLP, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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Overview Associate Attorney role at Rausch Sturm LLP. Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an attorney for our Alabama practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Alabama Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney with a focus on a combination of reviewing information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Alabama litigation work.

Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Summary Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Alabama practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Alabama Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney whose focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Alabama litigation work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate.

Reviews answers and prepares discovery and dispositive motions.

Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting of trials.

Attends court hearings throughout the state of Texas.

Provide analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.

Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.

Writes, reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws with experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience.

Must have the ability to work independently.

Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.

Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required.

Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public

Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Education and Experience

Requires a background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings.

Requires a JD in law; bar admission in Alabama. Preferred location is Birmingham.

2 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney

Experience in creditor’s rights litigation

Experience in appellate court and/or Federal Court is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects

Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times

The position can be fully remote or in our Birmingham, AL office.

Schedule 8-hour shift Monday to Friday with flexibility to support business needs.

Job Type Full-time

Pay $75,000 to $85,000 per year

Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental (100% paid for attorneys)

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Retirement Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

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