Staff Counsel / General Attorney

Job Title: Staff Counsel
Pay Rate: $35 - $39/hr
Duration: 6 months
Location: Catonsville, MD 21228
Schedule- In Office M-F

Note:

• Must be actively licensed in Maryland.
• Can be recently licensed, no experience necessary.

Job Description

The Staff Counsel manages and resolves the company’s collection litigation matters. This role supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.

*Must be currently barred in MD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively and in a compliant manner.
• Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal and local regulations.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, outside counsel, and consumers.
• Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery. Prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced

FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school

EXPERIENCE: No legal work experience required

CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Good attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through abilities.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Cross licensed in MA and/or PA.
If not licensed, eligible BRE score to waive into MA and/or PA.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Law firm: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hearings, trials, and mediations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and conduct discovery: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $39