Associate Attorney – Oklahoma City, OK

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Full litigation responsibilities including review of correspondence, review of files to determine whether they are suit appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery, and preparation of dispositive motions and all aspects of conducting trial and appearing for hearings. In addition, attorney is to be knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment. Attorney should be familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules. Attorney will be responsible for managing high-volume docket of civil litigation cases in the area of debt-collection through all phases of litigation from commencement through post-judgment actions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
• A law degree
• Bar admission in Oklahoma
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney
• Experience in creditor’s rights litigation
Preferred:
• Experience in appellate court and/or Federal Court
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically this includes a climate-controlled, low to moderate noise environment.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the role described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the role.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to chermersmann@rsieh.com