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Senior Attorney
Zwicker & Associates, P.C.
Full-time
On-site
Seattle, WA, United States
The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients' interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States.
Zwicker is currently seeking a Managing Attorney to join our team in Seattle. We are seeking a candidate who is eager to learn, possesses exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and is interested in joining our team. We value candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences help the Zwicker team collaborate and innovate, ultimately driving performance excellence. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning and continuous development for our team members, providing access to training and growth opportunities that build a strong foundation for long-term success. Our Firm prioritizes internal promotion, offering excellent career advancement paths for high performers who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
Responsibilities include
Manage assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve client goals and protect client and Z&A interests effectively
Implement, manage, and improve litigation processes within the framework identified by Z&A executive management staff to achieve all goals and responsibilities most efficiently
Interview, supervise, train, and assign duties and responsibilities to the litigation staff
Liaise with the Litigation Operations and Audit departments to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and local/state regulations, and remediate and resolve any identified compliance issues
Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes
Enforce production and performance expectations for all staff and attorneys at the site
Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, etc.
Send and respond to correspondence from opposing counsel, pro se parties, corporate office, litigation members, and courts
Zealously advocate for client interests in motion practice hearings and trials, in person and telephonically when permitted
Draft specific pleadings, motions, responses, discovery, etc.
Ensure appropriate account and case documentation and document retention via RMS notes, status case files, and electronic storage, in compliance with the State Bar requirements, Court Rules, and Z&A standards. Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures as directed by executive management
Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Admitted to practice law in Washington
Minimum three years of civil litigation experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
Previous management experience preferred
Debt collections experience preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
Physical Qualifications
Be able to lift five pounds or greater
Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking
Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Zwicker is currently seeking a Managing Attorney to join our team in Seattle. We are seeking a candidate who is eager to learn, possesses exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and is interested in joining our team. We value candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences help the Zwicker team collaborate and innovate, ultimately driving performance excellence. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning and continuous development for our team members, providing access to training and growth opportunities that build a strong foundation for long-term success. Our Firm prioritizes internal promotion, offering excellent career advancement paths for high performers who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
Responsibilities include
Manage assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve client goals and protect client and Z&A interests effectively
Implement, manage, and improve litigation processes within the framework identified by Z&A executive management staff to achieve all goals and responsibilities most efficiently
Interview, supervise, train, and assign duties and responsibilities to the litigation staff
Liaise with the Litigation Operations and Audit departments to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and local/state regulations, and remediate and resolve any identified compliance issues
Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes
Enforce production and performance expectations for all staff and attorneys at the site
Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, etc.
Send and respond to correspondence from opposing counsel, pro se parties, corporate office, litigation members, and courts
Zealously advocate for client interests in motion practice hearings and trials, in person and telephonically when permitted
Draft specific pleadings, motions, responses, discovery, etc.
Ensure appropriate account and case documentation and document retention via RMS notes, status case files, and electronic storage, in compliance with the State Bar requirements, Court Rules, and Z&A standards. Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures as directed by executive management
Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Admitted to practice law in Washington
Minimum three years of civil litigation experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
Previous management experience preferred
Debt collections experience preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
Physical Qualifications
Be able to lift five pounds or greater
Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking
Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote