Job Description
*Overview*
*Job Summary*
AmeritLit has an immediate opening for a licensed attorney who is in good standing with a state bar association (Oklahoma license is not required); out-of-state license is required. This position is full-time and in our office.
AmeriLit is a full-service law firm with a focus on Consumer Credit Card Defense. AmeriLit was formed in 2016 to fill an essential need in providing legal services to assist our clients when served with a lawsuit. Since that time, AMERILIT has grown to more than 50 attorneys and legal professionals licensed and operating in 35 states throughout the United States.
*Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Negotiating settlements with Plaintiff’s counsel while navigating incoming and responsive pleadings when matter is in litigation;
· Work with AmeriLit attorneys in other states to resolve litigation with Plaintiff’s firms;
· Supervise legal assistants and paralegals with legal matters and resolving lawsuits with Plaintiff’s firms;
· Work with Managing Attorney, Managing Members, Operations, and IT staff to improve systems and processes;
· Work with attorneys on compliance with state statutes and federal and local court rules to stay in compliance with other jurisdictions; and
· Work closely with the Managing Attorney and Management Team on uncommon legal issues that may arise and how to provide cost-effective solutions to secure clients’ best interest.
*Qualifications and Skills (preferred):*
· License and admission to practice with the highest court of a United States state jurisdiction;
· Letter of good standing with that state bar association;
· Current on latest federal and local state revisions of any regulations pertaining to Consumer Credit Protection Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act; and,
· Some bankruptcy practice or experience in collection/defending consumers against credit card lawsuits is a plus.
*Benefits:*
· Medial Insurance paid 100% for the employee and insurance for family is available;
· Vision and Dental insurance available;
· Paid Time Off (PTO);
· Paid CLE; and
· Professional Liability insurance coverage provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start,