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About the Organization
Brock & Scott has been a trusted leader in the financial services and real estate industry for over 25 years with a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Our attorneys and staff drive solutions that create value and results to achieve client goals and help them accomplish more. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, we work as one team, at our best each day, putting our clients' interests first.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
In principle and in practice, Brock & Scott values and seeks inclusion and diversity within our community. Brock & Scott is committed to providing a welcoming and equitable environment with opportunities for engagement regardless of individual thought, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, ethnicity and experience.
Description
Our growing regional Creditors' Rights law firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to manage legal matters from inception through post-judgment remedies. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver high-quality legal representation, treat all customers with fairness and respect, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We are looking for someone who embodies our core values: High Quality Work, Effective Communication, and Ownership.
This role is especially well-suited for a newly barred attorney.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, solutions-focused interactions with customers while creating fair, sustainable payment resolutions.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and offer expert guidance on legal and regulatory risks.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to efficiently resolve cases.
• Travel to courts throughout Ohio, as needed, to represent clients and attend hearings.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney to report on activity, results, and case progression.

Position Requirements
Requirements

• Active Ohio law license required.
• Eligibility to waive into additional states in our footprint- this can be UBE or reciprocity (NC, SC, TN, MI, PA, RI, MD, VA, GA, FL)
• 0-3 years' experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation, or related areas (court experience a plus).
• Knowledge of federal debt collection laws and state civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Benefits Detail:
Brock & Scott, PLLC offers an attractive benefit package to full-time employees on the 1st of the following month of hire. The insurance portion includes medical, dental, voluntary life, voluntary vision, and critical illness, all at competitive rates. At the 90-day introductory period, the Firm also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.
Full-time attorneys receive paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance, as well as a premium PTO package of 18 days per year. PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy. PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment. After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location(s)
Brock & Scott, PLLC - Columbus, OH, Brock & Scott, PLLC - Cincinnati, OH
Shift
-not applicable-
This position is currently accepting applications.