Associate Attorney - Consumer Collections - 0-6 years experience

Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC is seeking an associate attorney for an immediate opening in the consumer collections litigation group. The associate will work with a partner and other senior attorneys in a multi-state consumer litigation practice. The associate will have the opportunity to participate in hearings, depositions and trials.

Ideal candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong research, writing and oral communication skills. Travel is required. The ideal candidate will have 0 to 6 years’ experience.

Our attorneys are passionate problem solvers who represent a diverse group of individuals, corporate clients and government entities, including construction firms, financial institutions, school districts, real estate development and leasing companies, utility companies, insurance carriers, professional sports teams, entertainment industry professionals, accounting firms and many other private and public entities.

A growing law firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, our team is dedicated to representing clients in a manner that is consistent with each client's philosophy and objectives.

The annual salary for this position depends upon relevant experience.

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities may include, among others, managing a docket of litigation files, which may include drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda and briefs, discovery demands and responses, conducting legal research, preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, trials, and communicating with courts and opposing parties.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas
• 0 to 6 years of prior experience practicing law
• Previous work experience as an attorney on civil litigation matters with focus on creditor’s rights and collection desired but is not required for this position
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in handling a large volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly
• Some travel required

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties, as well as extended and unscheduled work hours to meet caseload demand.

Benefits Offered

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus opportunity, the firm offers a full complement of benefits for full-time employees, including health, dental and vision insurance, HRA, HSA with employer contribution, tele-health and patient advocacy service, FSA, immediately available paid time off, paid garage parking or DART pass reimbursement, 401k with employer match, STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance.

Waddell Serafino does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies without a prior written agreement. Any such submissions will become the property of the Firm, and no fees will be paid.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• practicing law: 1 year (Preferred)
• consumer collections: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75201 (Required)

Work Location: In person