Associate Attorney-Texas (DFW, Waco, Lubbock, Midland, El Paso)

Rausch Sturm LLP is a creditor's rights law firm seeking an Associate Attorney for the Dallas Fort Worth, Waco, Lubbock, Midland, or El Paso areas in Texas. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for litigating debt collection matters and engaging in risk analysis and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters
• Reviews correspondence and file information to determine if lawsuit or motion appropriate for filing
• Reviews answers and prepares responses to discovery and dispositive motions
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and appearing as counsel at hearings and trials
• Attends court settings throughout the state of Texas through virtual appearances
• Attends physical court settings as needed in courts in close proximity
• Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks
• Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Background in litigation
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with experience in collection law and/or courtroom experience
• Ability to work independently
• Managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment is required
• Requires a JD in law
• Bar admission in Texas
• Attorney bar license in Texas (Required)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
• Knowledge of the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus
• Position may be fully remote

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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