Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Managing Attorney

Hourly/Salary: Salary

Department: Legal

Direct Reports: 3+

Company Overview:

Join our dynamic and mission-driven law firm located in the Financial District as we embark on our journey to assist Americans in fighting their debt and achieving financial freedom. We are a young debt defense firm, blending the professionalism of an established practice with the innovation and mission-focus of a startup.

The why:

Consumer Legal Group just celebrated its two-year anniversary! We are looking for strong litigators with significant experience drafting to contribute to the continued expansion and success of our current team. Our clients rely on us to provide compassionate and effective legal support, guidance, counseling and litigation services as we assist them in navigate their current hardships. We believe in life after debt!

The role:

This role requires a dynamic fluid thinker with a strong understanding of the litigation landscape who is eager to be a visible leader within the firm. Your skillset should contain at least 2-3 years' litigation & drafting experience, must be barred and in good standing in NY/NJ. This role has a managerial aspect, as you will be responsible for a team of (3-4) paralegals.

If you love to roll your sleeves up and make a direct impact to the overall success of the company, we encourage you to apply.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for supervising a team of paralegals, delegating daily tasks, monitoring performance (including addressing complaints, resolving problems, organizing caseload, meetings, coaching, advising) and resource allocation
• Oversee team attendance, approving timecards
• Develop and implement strategies to improve team efficiency, statistics and overall departmental performance
• Represent and manage your own caseload (particularly complex cases) to continue your practice as an attorney including research, drafting, preparing for trials, reviewing documents or representing clients in negotiations or court
• Advise on more complex and escalated cases
• Collaborate and strategize with the managing partner and other business areas within the organization to better support our clients and contribute to the overall success of the company
• Regularly provide updates and/or reports on key metrics and other relevant to Managing Partner (on occasion to COO)
• Provide feedback and support to ensure accuracy and quality
• Monitor and stay up-to-date with relevant regulatory agencies to ensure our adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental needs and objectives

What you bring

• Juris Doctorate required
• Barred & in good standing in NY required
• 2-3 years of Litigation experience
• 2-3 years of drafting experience
• Managerial experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in a start-up or small business a plus
• Demonstrate strong leadership, management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, often within tight deadlines
• Organized, strategic, decisive and detail/results-oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Approachable and supportive

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