Associate Attorney

Position Title: Associate Attorney (Confidential Client)
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Employment Type: Permanent | Onsite

Compensation

• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our client is a growing regional law firm specializing in creditors' rights and collections law. The firm maintains a strong reputation for providing skilled legal representation and solutions-focused client service across multiple states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to manage legal matters in creditors' rights and civil litigation from inception through post-judgment remedies. This position is well-suited for a newly barred attorney eager to develop expertise in debt collection law and expand bar admissions across multiple states. You will work closely with managing counsel to build a high-volume practice while providing expert guidance on federal debt collection laws and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume caseload while maintaining focus on solutions-oriented, fair outcomes for clients
• Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, and demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Provide respectful client interactions and counsel clients on legal and regulatory risks
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to efficiently resolve cases and reach sustainable payment resolutions
• Travel to courts throughout North Carolina to represent clients at hearings and court proceedings
• Collaborate with Managing Attorney to report on case activity, results, and case progression

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license
• 0-3 years of experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation, or related legal practice areas
• Knowledge of federal debt collection laws and state civil litigation procedures
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent NC UBE passage
• Eagerness and ability to pursue additional bar admissions in SC, TN, FL, VA, MD, MI, OH, and other states
• Experience in collections or creditors' rights practice

Must-Have Requirements

• Current, active North Carolina law license
• Ability to travel to courts throughout North Carolina for client representation
• Willingness to work with high-volume caseloads