Attorney
Portnoff
Full-time
On-site
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Established in 1989, Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. is a law firm that limits its practice to the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. PLA now represents more than 200 municipal clients throughout Pennsylvania, with offices in King of Prussia, Allentown, and Aliquippa.
Careers
PLA is on the lookout for dynamic candidates who are fueled by a passion for excellence and excel in both verbal and written communication. Joining the PLA family means becoming part of a vibrant team dedicated to serving municipal clients with distinction. The warm and welcoming work environment at PLA has fostered lasting relationships, with many employees celebrating over a decade of success and advancement into leadership roles. PLA provides a supportive work-life balance atmosphere. The primary location for PLA employment is our corporate King of Prussia main office with safe and free parking. The location is conveniently situated near Routes 76 and 202 with easy access to public transportation. But wait, there's more! PLA offers competitive employment packages complete with benefits that even include free access to our fitness facility. Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey with PLA!
Job Overview and Requirements
Attorney is responsible for conducting a “meaningful attorney review” of files and to determine and implement the next steps in the Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. collection process. File review includes but is not limited to a determination of whether service has been effectuated pursuant to relevant statutory authority. Attorney is also responsible to sign pleadings and handle written and phone communications to counsel and property owners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and sign pleadings. Resolve any issues where pleadings are not ready to be filed.
- Review files to ensure that validation of the debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) has been met and diary them appropriately for the next steps in the process.
- Review files to ascertain whether notice requirements under 53 P.S. §7106 are met.
- Review and sign legal demand letters. Resolve any issues where they are not ready to be mailed.
- Ensure that service of the writ of scire facias has been made according to the Rules of Civil Procedure; prepare, review and sign Rule 237.1 notice of our intent to enter default judgment.
- Communicate with counsel and property owners by phone and/or email as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Know and apply the relevant federal and state laws, including but not limited to the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. §7101, et seq., the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act (FCEUA).
- Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
- Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity.
- PC Proficient: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams). Familiarity with Collection Partner or a similar collections database a plus.
- J. D with Pennsylvania License.
- Entry-level Attorney with up to 3 years of experience.
- Compensation: $80,000 annually
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
- Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Fitness Facility
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine, and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.