What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Guardian?
Guardian Litigation Group, a national consumer and estate planning law firm, is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team. Our firm has a stellar reputation for being creative and thinking outside the box to generate results for the diverse clients we represent. We are dedicated to providing both our clients and our employees with the resources they need to succeed.
We predominantly represent financially distressed individuals facing collection actions and creditor harassment. As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for maintaining a high-volume consumer case load. This is a full-time salaried position.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various litigation matters
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Assist with case management and organization
- Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, and trials
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams to develop case strategies
- Review and analyze legal documents and contracts
- Conduct factual investigations to gather evidence for cases
- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents
Skills:
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Proficient in legal drafting and document preparation
- Familiarity with Westlaw for legal research purposes
- Ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of clients
- Knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices including Lodestar billing
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide sound advice
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from ABA law school
- Licensed in Missouri
Preference will be given to applicants having:
- 2 years of litigation experience (defense preferred)
- Debt Settlement, Bankruptcy, FDCPA, and/or other consumer civil litigation experience
- Multiple active state bar licenses
- Residing in Missouri
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and employs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. It is further our policy to encourage vendors, contractors, affiliating institutions and others doing business with us to observe the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Additionally, it is our policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you hove an active bar license in the state of Missouri?
- Do you hold any other active licenses in other states?
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000