Attorney — Associate, Retail Consumer Collections

Job overview

The Associate Attorney role is described as serving the Atlanta, GA area, with regional travel to courts throughout Georgia. The listing location is Grand Rapids, MI, but the posting says the attorney must be licensed and located in the Atlanta area. Compensation is not specified. Stenger & Stenger is a law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 12 states. The attorney develops case-level litigation strategy, represents clients in court, manages dockets, and negotiates resolutions. The role contributes to compliant and effective legal collections while coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement case-level litigation strategy
• represent clients at court proceedings
• manage dockets and cases and prepare pleadings
• negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel
• defend against counterclaims and handle escalated litigation
• monitor and communicate legal or regulatory changes
• identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• travel regionally to courts throughout Georgia.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

retail consumer collections

full-time

atlanta ga area

stenger & stenger pc

creditors’ rights

civil litigation

court appearances

case strategy

settlement negotiation

georgia bar standing

regional travel

juris doctor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
• 401(k) after six months
• paid holidays and generous time off
• firm-provided life and disability insurance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor, Georgia-area location and bar standing, and 1–3 years of creditors’ rights and civil litigation experience is identified as ideal; regional court travel is part of the role.

About the employer

Stenger & Stenger PC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.