Zwicker & Associates, P.C. ยท 20 hours ago
Managing Attorney
Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm focused on ethics and compliance. They are seeking a Managing Attorney to lead litigation operations and mentor associate attorneys while ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
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 the appropriate account and case documentation, including document retention via RMS notes, status case files, and electronic storage, in compliance with 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
Qualification
Required
Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Ohio
Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a high-volume environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism
Strong commitment to ethics and compliance standards
Collaborative team player
Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence, which at times may be voluminous
Be able to regularly interact and 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 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
Preferred
Debt collections experience (strongly preferred)
Previous management experience (strongly preferred)
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Compensated time off
Paid holidays
401 (K) with match