Associate Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

Associate Attorney at Zwicker & Associates representing lenders in debt collection and litigation. Seeking candidates eager to learn and excel in a high-performing legal environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal advocacy skills with a focus on litigation processes, including drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in various legal settings. Proficient in managing caseloads while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and firm procedures.

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Litigation ExperienceLegal Document DraftingClient RepresentationNegotiation SkillsCivil Procedure Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Legal PleadingsDiscovery ProcessCase Strategy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentLitigation Workflow Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSelf-MotivationEagerness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProprietary Legal Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice Law in North DakotaAdmitted to Practice Law in South Dakota

Industry Keywords

LitigationDebt CollectionCivil ProcedureCourt ProceduresHigh-Volume Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation files
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
Advocate on behalf of the client’s interests at various litigation settings
Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files, as assigned by the Managing Attorney, to ensure that proper litigation workflow is being performed pursuant to the firm and client expectations
Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments
Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests
Evaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in North Dakota and South Dakota
Ability or willingness to waive into Wyoming and Montana, preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter
Eagerness to learn
Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload
Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience preferred
Working knowledge of civil procedure preferred
Debt collection experience preferred
Prior experience in a high-volume environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Compensated time off
Paid holidays
401 (K) with match