Associate Attorney – Arizona (No Billable Hours, No Evenings/Weekends)

About the Opportunity

Are you an Attorney ready to take ownership of litigation cases and develop your skills in a fast-paced, integrity-driven environment? Or are you a new Attorney looking to learn the legal process and grow your knowledge and skills in the legal field?

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a results-driven Associate Attorney to join our energized consumer collection team. We prioritize your work-life balance and long-term career growth.

What We Offer

No Billable Hours Requirement
No Evenings & No Weekends
Flexible Time Off (FTO) & Paid Holidays
Paid CLEs, Licensure, and Professional Dues
Professional yet casual work environment

Job Summary

The Associate Attorney is charged with providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. You will focus on continuous quality work product and performance while doing right, achieving results, and maintaining integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

Litigation & Court Appearances: Travel to various courts in the State of Arizona and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
Negotiation & Advocacy: Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
Document Drafting: Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Legal Research: Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations to formulate legal opinions for review by the Lead State Attorney.
Client Relations: Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop relationships.
Compliance & Tracking: Document account/file activity in accordance with Firm and client policies and procedures.
Professional Development: Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current on local, state, or federal legal changes.

Qualifications & Skills

Licensure: Qualified attorney with an active license in the State of Arizona and no discipline history.
Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with the state civil litigation process and state/federal consumer protection laws is preferred.
Time Management: Superior time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills across all organizational levels and external parties.
Collaboration & Leadership: Ability to collaborate with team members, utilize shared resources, and motivate others to achieve results.

Core Competencies

Ethics & Integrity
Compliance and Discipline
Accountability & Dependability
Clear Communication

Compensation & Benefits

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance.
Financial: 401(k), Profit Sharing, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Incentives: Bonus and Commission potential based on performance.

Salary Note: The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment

CULTURE At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

EOE- Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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