Stenger & Stenger, P.C. · 3 weeks ago
Attorney (Nashville and surrounding area)
Stenger & Stenger, P.C. is a fast-growing law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 12 states. They are seeking an Associate Attorney licensed in Tennessee to join their team in retail consumer collections, focusing on litigation strategy and case management.
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Responsibilities
Use your Juris Doctorate degree, analytical mindset, and knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to creditor’s rights and collections to develop and implement case-level litigation strategy, and zealously represent clients at court proceedings
Have a high bar for excellence, a sense of urgency, and advanced interpersonal and written communication skills to partner with our internal team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently manage dockets and cases, prepare pleadings, and ensure seamless case management
Use your good judgement, complex problem-solving skills, and achievement orientation to negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel, defend against counterclaims, and navigate escalated litigation matters to resolve disputes
Be adept in leveraging the latest industry technology, monitoring and educating team members on changes to laws or regulations, and support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency
Enjoy regional travel to appear at courts throughout Tennessee, have a good standing with the Tennessee Bar Association, and be able to meet requirements of our thorough background review process
Qualification
Required
Licensed and located in Tennessee (near Nashville)
1-3 years of experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation
Juris Doctorate degree
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to creditor's rights and collections
Advanced interpersonal and written communication skills
Good judgement and complex problem-solving skills
Ability to negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel
Ability to defend against counterclaims and navigate escalated litigation matters
A good standing with the Tennessee Bar Association
Ability to meet requirements of a thorough background review process
Enjoy regional travel to appear at courts throughout Tennessee
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
401k retirement plan after 6 months of service
Paid holidays and generous time off
Firm provided life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges
Company
Stenger & Stenger, P.C.
Stenger & Stenger, P.C., established in 1994, is a collections law firm dedicated to providing banks, creditors and debt buyers legal representation in multiple states, including Colorado, Indiana, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, and Iowa .