Remote Human Rights Jobs in Orlando, FL (NOW HIRING)

Description

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 Orlando, FL. Candidate must live in Central Florida to attend local hearings.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year.

Responsibilities of Associate Attorneys include

Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties

Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc. in furtherance of active litigation files

Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action

Advocate on behalf of client's interests at various litigation settings

Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory

Analyze 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 expectations

Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures

Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Admission to practice law in the state of Florida

Must live in the Florida panhandle to attend local hearings

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly motivated self-starter

Eagerness to learn

Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload

Be able to 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 read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience

Working knowledge of civil procedure

Debt collection experience

Prior experience in high-volume environment

Remote Work Requirements

• Must have a private location within their home free from third parties and household members; and,
• Must have stable internet service with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps or any broadband cable access that allows company-issued equipment to connect and operate without disruption.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security standards
• Availability during business hours
• Comply with the Firm's Remote Working Policy

Physical Qualifications

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

Please 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.

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Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.