Attorney

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Attorney
The candidate acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm. Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm. Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm. Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients. Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills. Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned. Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review. Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures. Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules. Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings. Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations. With limited assistance, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Monitors routine to complex case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provides authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses. Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves routine and some complex issues. Develops and maintains relationships with clients. Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for less experienced Junior Associates and Associates. Markets firm services to prospective and new clients on an ongoing basis. Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings. Court room experience required. Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.

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