Rausch Sturm LLP · 1 month ago
Associate Attorney - Rhode Island
Rausch Sturm LLP is a Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for their Rhode Island practice. The role involves attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and managing litigation matters while being responsible for various attorney tasks as assigned.
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Responsibilities
Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate
Reviews, answers, and prepares discovery and dispositive motions
Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting trials throughout the state
Provide analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks
Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters including filing of post judgment remedies (attachment and garnishment)
Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents
Handles counterclaims and self-defends lawsuits brought against the firm or our clients
Develops a team through hiring, training, mentoring, coaching, and disciplining, as necessary
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a JD in law and bar admission in Rhode Island
0-2 years' experience as a general litigation attorney
Must have the ability to work independently
Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required
Must be able to develop talent, collaborate, and effectively communicate with all levels within an organization
Preferred
Experience in a creditors' rights firm preferred
Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (Two plans available)
Health Savings Account
Dental insurance (100% covered for attorneys)
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Program
401(k) matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee Assistant Program
Employee Referral Program
Volunteer Program
Bonus potential
Company
Rausch Sturm LLP
WHAT WE DO: For over 45 years, Rausch Sturm LLP has been nationally recognized as a full-service account receivables management law firm.