Georgia Lead Associate Attorney

Georgia Lead Attorney - Creditors' Rights Law Firm

RAS LaVrar, LLC is an elite creditors' rights law firm that provides full service litigation in addition to comprehensive collection services.

The Associate Attorney role provides the opportunity for the right candidate to immerse themselves in responsibilities for the Georgia office.

Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development.

We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with 3-5 years litigation or collections experience (preferably) and a candidate that can prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment.

The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Focuses on mastering basic legal principles including how it applies to the process.

Has the ability to handle routine, uncontested hearings and / or review and execute from motions. Has thorough understanding of relevant laws and its applications, understanding of his / her specific tasks including what events trigger those tasks and his / her impact on subsequent department

Bar membership in Georgia is required.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and includes our benefits package. Additional compensation and special consideration will be given to candidates licensed to practice law, or who become licensed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and / or Pennsylvania.

Hybrid work schedule available.

Job Responsibilities - in this role, you will ...

• Assist with the firm's Georgia practice
• Handle hearings in the state of Georgia
• Mentor attorneys
• Monitor progress and develop strategies to bring files to resolution effectively and efficiently
• Provide comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of documents, financials, notices and demand letters
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions
• Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable
• Handle contested matters, including discovery and trials.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Meticulous analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Required Education and Training

• Juris Doctor
• Bar membership in Georgia

Job Type and Compensation

• This is a full-time position operating under standard business hours
• Competitive Pay - commensurate to your experience
• Comprehensive training and mentoring programs
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Health Insurance, Life, Dental, Medical, Vision, 401k.

Physical functions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of time; constantly operates a computer and other office machinery; employee is Regularly required to verbally communicate, listen and give presentations as needed.

Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel and applicants.