Vice President – Counterclaim Litigation

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Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1991

💸 Finance

⚖️ Legal

📋 Compliance

Finance • Legal • Compliance

Zwicker & Associates, P. C. is a law firm specializing in debt collection and debt recovery solutions. Since 1991, they have been representing prestigious financial institutions, providing a comprehensive range of services from initial contact to litigation. The firm is dedicated to ensuring respect and empathy in all their interactions, emphasizing the human element in their approach to both consumer and commercial collections. They aim for high recovery rates by diligently navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law and offering agreeable repayment alternatives. With a focus on facilitating swift resolutions, Zwicker & Associates, P. C. leverages their extensive litigation services to support creditors effectively.

📋 Description

• Manage cases from inception through trial across multiple states and jurisdictions • Act as lead counsel on select high-risk proceedings for a major client • Collaborate with local counsel throughout motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trials • Attend in-person hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials • Obtain admission to additional state bars via waiver as business needs dictate • Secure local counsel and file for pro hac vice admission in temporary jurisdictions • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and comprehensive trial briefs • Present oral arguments and conduct witness examinations • Lead trial teams in diverse courts • Develop and execute client-specific litigation strategies under the direction of the Vice President of Litigation Operations and General Counsel • Develop and manage guidelines, plans, procedures, and processes for the Counterclaim Litigation Group • Mentor and train attorneys in litigation skills • Communicate with clients, firm management, and the nationwide network of local trial attorneys • Keep legal leadership informed of legal trends and challenges and recommend appropriate action

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school • Active bar admission license in good standing in multiple states • Eligibility to waive into additional designated state bars through reciprocity • Minimum 6–8 years of progressive civil litigation experience, including trial work • 5 years at the senior management or executive level • Advanced civil litigation experience • Successfully prosecuted bench and jury trials to completion • Experience serving as primary legal counsel to senior attorneys and recommending appropriate action • Deep understanding of civil procedure rules and court customs • Ability to work effectively while traveling or working remotely • Strong networking skills to build rapport with local counsel • Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device • Private home workspace free from third parties and household members • Stable internet service with minimum speed of 5 Mbps or qualifying broadband cable access • Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security standards • Availability during business hours • Compliance with the Firm’s Remote Working Policy • Ability to lift five pounds or greater • Ability to sit for 90% of the workday at times • Ability to bend at the waist and remain mobile when needed • Ability to concentrate and use critical thinking

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Compensated time off • Paid holidays • 401(k) with match • Full-benefit position • Fully remote, work from home