Discovery Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation

Scott & Associates, P.C., operating in partnership with S&A Legal Management Services, Inc., is a legal recoveries organization committed to providing exceptional legal representation to industry clients.

We pledge to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled service. Each employee is essential to fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision through hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit.

As part of that continued growth and commitment to excellence, we are currently seeking a Discovery Attorney to support our Texas Litigation team.  

The Discovery Attorney will manage and execute the full spectrum of discovery matters across Texas collection litigation. This role requires strong knowledge of discovery rules, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to guide the discovery process by reviewing and refining team output, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with all discovery obligations. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.

Discovery Management

• Draft, review, and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for admission, and requests for production.
• Review and finalize document productions for accuracy, completeness, and privilege compliance.
• Maintain and refine discovery templates, workflows, and best practices.
• Evaluate objections, privilege issues, and compliance risks.

Litigation Support

• Partner with attorneys, paralegals, and support teams to ensure discovery obligations are met on time.
• Review case files and client documentation to identify responsive materials.
• Assist with deposition preparation and discovery-related hearings, as needed.
• Support trial preparation by organizing key documents, evidence, and witness information.

Work Product Review & Collaboration

• Review, edit, and quality-check discovery responses, productions, and related work product prepared by junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm and client standards.
• Serve as a resource for questions related to discovery strategy, objections, and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients, custodians, and third-party vendors regarding data and document requests.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all discovery output complies with federal and state rules, court orders, and ethical standards.
• Stay current on developments in discovery law, e-discovery practices, and collections litigation.
• Maintain alignment with CFPB, FDCPA, and other industry-specific regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze cases and negotiate effective settlements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.