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The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients' interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States.Zwicker is presently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team in Pensacola, FL. Candidate must live in the Florida panhandle.The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year.ResponsibilitiesCommunicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside partiesDraft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc. in furtherance of active litigation filesReview litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate actionAdvocate on behalf of client's interests at various litigation settingsUtilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventoryAnalyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation work flow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectationsComply with all client and firm standard operating proceduresAbility to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as requiredPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsAdmission to practice law in the state of FloridaMust live in the Florida panhandle to attend local hearingsStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and OutlookExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated self-starterEagerness to learnAbility to manage and prioritize a large caseloadBe able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writingBe able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent deviceBe able to complete a minimum of a 40‑hour flexible workweek scheduleBe able to read and comprehend position‑specific documents and correspondencePreferred QualificationsMinimum of one year of litigation/trial experienceWorking knowledge of civil procedureDebt collection experiencePrior experience in high‑volume environmentPhysical QualificationsBe able to lift five pounds or greaterBe able to sit 90% of the workday at timesBe able to bend at the waist and be mobile when neededBe able to concentrate and use critical thinkingPlease note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full‑time, full‑benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug‑free workplace.Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice: posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr