Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. – Associate Attorney

GET TO KNOW US Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “Gurstel” or “Firm”) is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.

CULTURE At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity . We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

Job Title : ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Home Department : ATTORNEY

Worker Category : FULL-TIME

Job Class : EXEMPT

Supervisory Responsibility : NONE

JOB SUMMARY as an Associate Attorney you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to :

• Results-driven individual with experience in or the desire to become experienced in the consumer collection industry.
• Ability to provide thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
• Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account / file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by supervising attorney.
• Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

TRAVEL – This position requires travel to courts if needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are looking for individuals who share our Core Values : Do Right, Achieve Results, and Maintain Integrity.

EOE

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