Staff Counsel

Eastridge Workforce Solutions legal team is supporting a national credit management company that is seeking entry-level Staff Counsel in their San Diego office. This position requires five days onsite work. This is a great opportunity for recently licensed attorneys who are looking to gain in-house experience. For immediate consideration, apply today.

Duties:

• Assist with special projects for Internal Legal or Legal Outsourcing.
• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
• Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Communicate with consumers and opposing counsel to encourage financial recovery.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, vendors, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediation. Negotiate with opposing counsel, prepare responses to motions, respond to discovery, and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Provide legal advice to the company to support compliance with federal, state and local laws.

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
• Experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including [list specific laws or regulations relevant to the organization].
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/2023-Benefits to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees.From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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