Job description

Arnold Scott Harris, P.C., a part of Harris & Harris, has over 50 years of experience in litigiation and compliance in the revenue recovery field, specializing in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets. We’re looking for friendly, professional, and motivated Associate Attorney to join our Legal Complianceteam. If you’re looking for a company that embraces the principles of respect, compassion, and trust, apply today!

Associate Attorney – Compliance

The Associate Attorney will develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, while providing legal guidance and support to the Company on compliance issues.

Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday are regular business hours.

Location: Can work a hybrid schedule – occasional days in our Downtown Chicago office, and remote. Will need to travel to and from court in Cook County and surrounding area. Must be able to appear one Saturday morning per month in administrative court

Salary: $60,000.00 annually.

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

At Harris & Harris, we truly care about each employee’s health, wellness, financial stability, and education. We are proud to offer each employee the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental insurances from premium providers
• 401K with matching
• Company paid Accident and Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, EAP, and Travel Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more.

DAY TO DAY

• Support the Company’s Compliance Department under the direction of the Associate General Counsel.
• Stay up-to-date on all relevant laws and regulations affecting the Company, including but not limited to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Regulation F, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide legal guidance and support to the Company on compliance issues.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of the Company’s practices to ensure compliance.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and communicate updates to management and staff.
• Draft and review collection letters, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Investigate and respond to consumer complaints and disputes.
• Provide training to staff on compliance issues and best practices.
• Regularly interact with pro se and represented debtors in-person and virtually.
• Efficiently prepare legal correspondences and review documents for signatures/filings; effectively coach administrative staff on tasks that can be delegated to non-attorneys to enable the lawyers to maximize their time.

WHAT YOU MUST POSSESS

Must Have:

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook.
• Experience in web-based legal research.
• Must be available to travel to and from court in Chicago and the surrounding counties of Chicagoland.
• Independent, self-starter who can take direction from managers and work well with non-attorney legal staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, self-directed, team-based environment.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

WHY HARRIS & HARRIS?

Harris & Harris is a premier, full-service revenue recovery firm headquartered and founded in Chicago, IL. Founded in 1968, we have been in business for more than 50 years, and we specialize in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets.

The family business Sam Harris started is now a firm of more than 500 hundred employees including collections professionals and customer care representatives who employ the latest technology and best ethical practices to help businesses recover revenue and provide world class customer service.

We take pride in knowing what it takes to turn a call from "average" to "excellent." We have been delighting clients and customers for decades thanks to our outstanding employees. They make the difference every day, shift, and call and transform challenges into victories.

At Harris & Harris, we’re proud to be an organization where everyone is welcome and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re passionate about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture focuses on our employees and we look for opportunities to recognize and celebrate together. We are an organization that cares about our people. From monthly activities, bonuses and contests, to competitive wages and benefits, we foster an environment where we employees feel valued.

We also are an organization that believes in the power of giving back. Our internal cross functional committee, Harris Cares, guides our philanthropic activities. We have partnered with organizations such as One Warm Coat, Greater Chicago Food Depository, American Cancer Society, Bright Pink, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), and Operation Stars and Stripes. Most recently we have partnered with local schools and charitable organizations to give back to our communities including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, A Just Harvest, and R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary School.

At Harris & Harris, everyone is important, and one person can make a difference for their colleagues, for our clients, and for our company. We look forward to hearing from you!

Harris & Harris is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60604

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