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Attorney Jobs in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA at Credit Management
The position will be on site at our corporate office in Grand Island, Nebraska.
In-House Counsel will help oversee all legal matters for Credit Management Services, a Grand Island, Nebraska based account recovery agency, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws. This individual will work closely with other in-house attorneys to provide legal guidance to the management team and to manage litigation matters. The role requires a proactive approach to mitigating risk, ensuring ethical practices and maintaining the agency’s reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and state collection laws.
Represent the agency in legal proceedings, regulatory matters, and in resolving legal issues.
Further legal collection files by reviewing, editing, and filing legal pleadings, monitoring both pre-judgment and post-judgment collection efforts, negotiating settlements, and attending hearings and trials.
Advise the management team on legal risks, business strategies, and policy decisions.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Nebraska. Additional state licenses in Kansas, Wyoming, Iowa, and South Dakota are beneficial.
Compliance, debt collection, and/or litigation background is preferred.
Strong communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a high level of professionalism are required.
Ability to travel for hearings, trials, conferences, and training as needed.
We offer a competitive benefits package including vacation, medical, dental, and a 401K plan.
Please email your resume and cover letter, including salary history and requirements.
The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. In no way does this job description constitute a contract, implied or otherwise.
Credit Management Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Credit Management Services, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Credit Management Services, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Credit Management Services, Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Title: Attorney
Company: Credit Management
Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer)
