Associate Attorney

Quilling Selander seeks an associate attorney for its Consumer Financial Litigation Practice Group. Good academic credentials and strong references are required.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research, prepare for, and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior attorneys.
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Communicate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is readily available for other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• This position includes expected billable hours of 1980 per year.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation.
• Consumer credit litigation (Fair Credit Reporting Act) experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Candidates should be licensed in Texas and/or California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, or Nevada.

Required Skills

• Experience analyzing, reviewing, editing, and drafting litigation documents, as well as superior analytical skills.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to work with clients who demand excellence and be able to meet their expectations.
• A commitment to working ethically and always in the best interest of the client.
• Excellent work ethic, articulate, and efficient.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Speaking and writing opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Bar expenses paid by Firm
• HSA and FSA plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Firm provided life insurance
• Firm paid long-term disability coverage
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
• 8 Paid Holidays, and PTO