Contract Attorney (IA)

Guardian Litigation Group represents financially distressed individuals across the country facing collection actions, creditor harassment and wage garnishments. Our team of attorneys are exceptional strategizers and negotiators, allowing them to provide successful representation and legal counsel to existing clients. They conduct legal research, draft legal documents, keep client files up to date, and appear in court. With the exponential growth we currently face, we are looking for an Iowa (IA) licensed attorney to join our growing practice on a contract basis. The position primarily entails remote work with the exception of appearing in court as necessary.

Key job duties include:

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings

• Conducting legal research, preparing for and attending hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and providing legal counsel

• Analyzing conflicts in legal matters, advising clients on solutions, and negotiating on behalf of clients

• Maintain active communication with Guardian's legal assistants and clients, responding to requests in a timely fashion to ensure cases are handled efficiently

• Maintaining client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for associate attorneys, case managers, and other support staff

To be considered for Contract Attorney, you should:

• Have successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and have a completed Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school

• Be an active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

• Be licensed to practice law in Iowa (IA)

• Have the proficiency to work with Guardian’s attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our clientele

• Possess phenomenal communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills required to efficiently work with clients, other attorneys, case managers, and other support staff

• Prior experience in debtor rights, including collections actions, FDCPA/TCPA/FCRA, and bankruptcy is a huge plus!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and employs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. It is further our policy to encourage vendors, contractors, affiliating institutions and others doing business with us to observe the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Additionally, it is our policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment. Applicants will be asked to undergo a criminal background check.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $160.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please list the state(s) in which you currently have licensure to practice in:

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: On the road