We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.
Position Summary:
Represents the Company in litigation on consumer accounts and other legal proceedings involving the Company and its affiliates. Prepares and files legal documents, discovery materials and pleadings, and provides guidance to the Company’s attorneys in support of such activities.Professional Experience/Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor Degree Required
- Active member of the bar in Texas
- 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent
- Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process and handling of trials required
- Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-In-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act and all other federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer credit and collections
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple levels
- Effective organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail
- Ability to discern and analyze the impact of multiple issues on a given situation, and provide sound business judgment
- Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Ability to provide well researched, accurate and practical legal advice in a timely manner
- Ability to develop, improve and standardize procedures
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Litigates on behalf of the Company in respective state courts where licensed to practice utilizing case management software
- Represents the Company and its affiliates in courts of law, collects facts and evidence, tries cases and performs other litigation-related tasks
- Responsible for accurate and timely case management by preparing legal documents, developing appropriate strategies and making necessary arguments with defendant, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Represents the Company at scheduling conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, hearings and trials
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across
- areas of organizational responsibility
Salary Range:
$75,000.00-$95,000.00PRA Group has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, specific working location and market position. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and PRA Group reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications and location of the selected candidate. In addition to base salary, PRA may offer additional benefits to include performance based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position. PRA offers paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, and other benefits to assist with the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active member of the Texas Bar
- 2+ years related experience and/or training
- Prior litigation experience drafting pleadings, participating in discovery, and handling trials
- Familiarity with FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, ECOA and other federal/state consumer credit laws and regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational, time-management, interpersonal skills, and high attention to detail
- Ability to analyze multiple issues and exercise sound business judgment
- Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, journals, procedures and regulations
- Ability to provide well-researched, accurate, practical legal advice in a timely manner
- Ability to develop, improve, and standardize procedures
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt and provide a broad range of additional revenue and recovery services to business clients. Our employees around the world play a key role in shaping our identity. By doing things the right way for the right reasons, treating others with fairness and respect, and valuing diversity and inclusion, our employees will sustain us into the future. Our company culture is the foundation for everything we do. Since our founding, we have been focused on making a difference. We make it a priority to strengthen the communities where we work and live. Our employees support the mission in both time and money. To enhance that generosity, we match their contributions and we honor their civic spirit with paid time off to participate in Volunteer Days.
