Description

We are seeking a Legal Collections Attorney, to work out of our Solon, Ohio office, who enjoys working in a fast paced environment. This Legal Collections Attorney will need excellent communication, organizational, and people skills. The right Attorney must be committed to delivering quality legal work for the Firm’s clients and committed in growing and exhibit a “client first” approach to the practice of law.

Key responsibilities include:

• Represent clients at hearings in multiple counties
• Handle large caseload
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Manage and coordinate with your team
   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential function effectively. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Working knowledge of client software systems and databases, including platforms such as AS400.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and the public.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal technology platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in managing changing priorities and workload demands.
• Professional telephone and client-service skills.
• Demonstrated command of the English language, including excellent written and oral communication abilities. 

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing to practice law in Ohio; admission in Kentucky and/or West Virginia is a plus.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney, preferably in a related area of law.
• Working knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other applicable state and federal regulations governing creditors' rights and collections.
• Experience preferred in Creditors' Rights and Collections related practice.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and bring matters to completion.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to courts and legal proceedings throughout Ohio.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is a plus.