Jobs at Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.

Commercial Associate Attorney handling creditor-side litigation and legal collections. Responsibilities include advising clients, preparing pleadings and briefs, making court appearances, conducting legal research, pursuing judgment collections through garnishments and repossessions, communicating with courts and counsel, training administrative staff, and managing cases through trial. The role requires California Bar membership, a J.D., commercial litigation experience, strong legal analysis, communication, judgment, organization, and leadership skills.

Reviews and signs commercial debt-collection documents for regulatory and client-policy compliance, analyzes case law, supports litigation strategy, maintains quality control, and manages high volumes of information. The attorney may appear in court in licensed jurisdictions when needed and must stay current on legal and procedural changes through continuing education. The role requires an active California Bar membership, strong legal research and communication skills, and knowledge of FDCPA regulations, consumer credit, bankruptcy, or civil litigation.

Performs administrative and legal support tasks, including documenting file activity, preparing pleadings and legal documents, filing documents with courts, and completing data entry, scanning, copying, collating, and faxing. Requires Microsoft Office proficiency, effective communication, organization, multitasking, problem-solving, dependability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Travel is up to 5%.

Represents creditors in commercial litigation and legal collections. Responsibilities include assessing cases, advising clients, preparing pleadings and briefs, conducting legal research, appearing in court, first-chairing trials, enforcing judgments through garnishments and repossession strategies, communicating with legal stakeholders, documenting case activity, and training administrative staff. Requires state bar membership, a J.D., commercial litigation experience, strong legal analysis, communication, time management, leadership, and knowledge of applicable laws.

Reviews legal documents for regulatory and client-policy compliance, executes attorney signings, analyzes case law, supports litigation strategy, and may appear in court in licensed jurisdictions. The role manages high-volume information while maintaining quality, attends continuing legal education, and stays current on federal, state, and local laws and court procedures. No courtroom experience is required, but civil litigation, bankruptcy, consumer credit, or contract experience is beneficial.

Performs data entry and reviews correspondence received by email and fax. Uploads documents and information to client portals, verifies database accuracy, and handles scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing. The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, communication, dependability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal office environment, with possible remote work and limited travel.

Performs skip tracing and asset verification to locate consumers with unpaid debts, verify addresses, employment, and bank information, and support payment collection and garnishment processes. Maintains accurate account documentation, handles skip calls, meets production goals, and follows FDCPA and applicable collection laws. The role requires strong research, internet navigation, Excel, multitasking, attention to detail, and timely decision-making.