Remote Part-Time Staff Attorney

Summary

Join a motivated team at Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., a law firm that limits its practice to the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. As a member of the PLA family, employees will have a flexible work environment with the ability to work from home and at hours convenient for them.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Collection Partner or a similar collections database, DocuSign
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the relevant federal and state laws, particularly the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. §7101, et seq., the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Amended Regulation F
• Ensure that notice requirements under 53 P.S. §7106 are met for each account where applicable
• Ensure that validation requirements are met for each claim under Regulation F where applicable
• Prepare, review and sign legal demand letters via DocuSign
• Review claims to determine if a lien may be filed where appropriate
• Review files to determine what the next appropriate step in the collection process may be

Benefits

• Starting salary is $25/hour
• 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
• Payment for Annual PA Attorney License Registration
• Reimbursement for CLE Classes
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules
• Free Fitness Facility
• Opportunities for advancement