Legal Counsel Job at Swoon, Columbus, OH

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  • Swoon
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

  • Location: Remote (Ohio License) 
  • Duration: 4 Months (Contract to Hire)
  • Pay Rate: $27/h

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle all aspects of collections litigation from account review through post-judgment collections.
  • Draft, review, and sign legal documents including complaints, pleadings, motions, and judgment entries.
  • Conduct legal research and respond to discovery requests.
  • Attend court hearings (telephonic and in-person) and conduct pretrial phone conferences.
  • Negotiate case resolutions directly with cardholders outside of court when possible.
  • Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with consumer laws and local litigation procedures.
  • Document case activity in the company’s matter management system, tracking deadlines and court information.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, compliance, and other business units to align strategies and handle consumer-related issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Ohio Law License (Required)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) Degree
  • 5-10 years of relevant legal experience.
  • Background in collections litigation (credit card debt, student loans, unpaid credit accounts).
  • Law firm experience preferred; in-house counsel from a financial institution is acceptable.

Experience managing high-volume, contested, and high-risk collections matters.

 

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Remote work,

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