What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Staff Attorney position at Portnoff?
Established in 1989, Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. is a law firm that limits its practice to the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. PLA now represents more than 200 municipal clients throughout Pennsylvania, with offices in King of Prussia, Allentown, and Aliquippa.
Careers
PLA is looking for candidates that are driven by a personal need to excel and who possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills. As a member of the PLA family, employees
will join a motivated team that seeks to represent its municipal clients with distinction. For some
positions, PLA offers a flexible work environment, with the ability to work from home and at
hours that are convenient for the employee. PLA currently has employees working in remote
locations throughout Pennsylvania. Other positions are hybrid positions and will require specific
hours to be spent in our Allentown or King of Prussia office location (which is close to Routes 76
and 202 and accessible by public transportation). Because of the friendly work environment,
many of PLA's employees have been with the firm for over 10 years and have worked their way
into leadership positions.
PLA offers competitive employment packages that include benefits.
Job Overview and Requirements
Portnoff Law Associates seeks an attorney for a part-time position working entirely remotely with
the exception of an annual or semi-annual office-wide meeting. This part-time position involves
shared responsibilities so you have a predictable schedule and can establish the schedule that
works best for you, which may include weekends or nights.
The primary responsibility is to review a large volume of files to ensure that notice requirements
have been met. The ideal candidate will be available to work 20-25 hours per week.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume and address in your cover letter the reason you
seek part-time employment.
Essential Responsibilities:
● Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant federal and state laws, particularly the
Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. §7101, et seq., the Fair Debt Collections
Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Amended Regulation F.
● Ensure that notice requirements under 53 P.S. §7106 are met for each account where
applicable.
● Ensure that validation requirements are met for each claim under Regulation F where
applicable.
● Prepare, review and sign legal demand letters via DocuSign.
● Review claims to determine if a lien may be filed where appropriate.
● Review files to determine what the next appropriate step in the collection process may
be.
● Other duties as assigned
Essential Requirements:
● Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
● Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Collection Partner
or a similar collections database, DocuSign
● Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity.
● Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
● Starting salary is $25/hour
● 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
● Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.
● Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
● Payment for Annual PA Attorney License Registration
● Reimbursement for CLE Classes
● Employee Assistance Program
● Flexible Schedules
● Free Fitness Facility
● Opportunities for advancement
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands and arms to operate general
office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine, and printer).
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Careers
PLA is looking for candidates that are driven by a personal need to excel and who possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills. As a member of the PLA family, employees
will join a motivated team that seeks to represent its municipal clients with distinction. For some
positions, PLA offers a flexible work environment, with the ability to work from home and at
hours that are convenient for the employee. PLA currently has employees working in remote
locations throughout Pennsylvania. Other positions are hybrid positions and will require specific
hours to be spent in our Allentown or King of Prussia office location (which is close to Routes 76
and 202 and accessible by public transportation). Because of the friendly work environment,
many of PLA's employees have been with the firm for over 10 years and have worked their way
into leadership positions.
PLA offers competitive employment packages that include benefits.
Job Overview and Requirements
Portnoff Law Associates seeks an attorney for a part-time position working entirely remotely with
the exception of an annual or semi-annual office-wide meeting. This part-time position involves
shared responsibilities so you have a predictable schedule and can establish the schedule that
works best for you, which may include weekends or nights.
The primary responsibility is to review a large volume of files to ensure that notice requirements
have been met. The ideal candidate will be available to work 20-25 hours per week.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume and address in your cover letter the reason you
seek part-time employment.
Essential Responsibilities:
● Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant federal and state laws, particularly the
Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. §7101, et seq., the Fair Debt Collections
Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Amended Regulation F.
● Ensure that notice requirements under 53 P.S. §7106 are met for each account where
applicable.
● Ensure that validation requirements are met for each claim under Regulation F where
applicable.
● Prepare, review and sign legal demand letters via DocuSign.
● Review claims to determine if a lien may be filed where appropriate.
● Review files to determine what the next appropriate step in the collection process may
be.
● Other duties as assigned
Essential Requirements:
● Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
● Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Collection Partner
or a similar collections database, DocuSign
● Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity.
● Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
● Starting salary is $25/hour
● 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
● Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.
● Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
● Payment for Annual PA Attorney License Registration
● Reimbursement for CLE Classes
● Employee Assistance Program
● Flexible Schedules
● Free Fitness Facility
● Opportunities for advancement
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands and arms to operate general
office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine, and printer).
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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