Associate Attorney

Description

Associate Attorney (In Office) – In-Office Position | Full-Time. This position is located at 5754 W 11th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.

In-Office Position | Full-Time

PFC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Legal Department. This position is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and overseeing the legal process for all accounts referred to the Legal Department—from initial review through final resolution. This role will manage assigned jurisdictions and support litigation efforts while ensuring legal compliance and maintaining strong professional relationships within the court system.

This is an IN-OFFICE position located at our Greeley, Colorado office: 5754 W 11th Street, Greeley, CO 80634. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

• Legal Process Oversight:
  Oversee the legal process for accounts referred to the Legal Department in assigned jurisdictions; review accounts to determine whether legal action is appropriate and identify legal/compliance/internal policy concerns
• Draft, review, revise, approve, and execute legal pleadings and documentation including: attorney letters, complaints, summonses, answers, motions, proposed orders; disclosures, discovery, garnishments, satisfactions, and revivals
• Review and respond to disputes, answers, motions, and correspondence from consumers and opposing counsel
• Appear for return dates and court proceedings as required
• Prepare for and conduct trials, mediations, hearings, and pre-trial conferences including: reviewing and organizing exhibits; preparing witnesses; conducting legal research; developing arguments and direct/cross examinations
• Work collaboratively with opposing counsel, consumers, and internal teams to pursue resolutions and settlements where appropriate
• Maintain and support PFC’s professional reputation with judges, clerks, court personnel, consumers, and opposing counsel
• Identify and address compliance concerns with the Director of Compliance and General Counsel
• Support other attorneys and provide coverage for appearances as needed

• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing Legal Department policies and procedures
• Support Legal Department Manager with staff development and training
• Track updates and trends related to statutory and case law, and localized court rules/procedures
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of PPMS Policies and Work Instructions impacting the Legal Department
• Document and log non-conformities with the Director of Compliance
• Assist in developing and updating standard templates and common legal documents
• Collaborate with other departments to evaluate process impacts and improve workflow, compliance, and efficiencies

• Meet established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Complete additional duties as assigned by leadership

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Legal Department
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure within assigned jurisdictions, including:
  Rules of Civil Procedure;
  Rules of Professional Conduct;
  Rules of Evidence;
  Local court rules/processes
• Working knowledge of FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, and HIPAA
• General understanding of laws related to:
  Bankruptcy;
  Workers’ compensation;
  Personal injury;
  Contracts;
  Insurance;
  Medicare/Medicaid
• Trial experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong legal research and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining workflow standards
• Maintain CLE requirements
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado (required)

Preferred: Licensing in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska

• No direct reports

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands for handling and typing
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Work environment noise level is typically minimal to moderate

This is an in-office role based at: 5754 W 11th Street, Greeley, CO 80634. Candidates must be able to work onsite during scheduled business hours.

General sign-off:
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.