Debt Recovery Associate Attorney

Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a highly marketable niche in HOA and community association debt recovery, collections, and foreclosure litigation
• Run a busy, ownership driven caseload with real autonomy and clear measurable impact
• Get consistent courtroom reps in county, district, and bankruptcy matters
• Join a well established Colorado firm serving covenant controlled communities statewide
• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential, strong benefits, and long term stability

Location

Lakewood, Colorado. This is an on site role for the first year to support training, collaboration, and pace. Hybrid flexibility may be available after about 1 year based on performance and business needs.

Note:

You must be licensed in Colorado and have 3 years of legal collections experience, including strong working knowledge of the FDCPA.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Colorado law firm focused on representing community associations and covenant controlled communities. They support condominiums, townhomes, and single family associations across the Denver metro area, Front Range, and mountain and resort regions, with a reputation for responsiveness, practical advice, and deep subject matter expertise.

Job Description

• Evaluate delinquencies, handle case intake, and set collection strategy from day one
• Negotiate pre trial and post trial resolutions, including ADR when appropriate
• Oversee preparation and approval of pleadings in county court, district court, and bankruptcy court
• Drive post judgment collection strategy, including garnishments, interrogatories, stipulations, and foreclosures
• Prepare for and conduct returns, hearings, trials, appeals, and other proceedings
• Monitor and evaluate bankruptcies and foreclosures impacting collection outcomes
• Respond to client status requests and maintain clear status reporting
• Manage a high volume caseload, approximately 700 files
• Supervise and develop staff, delegating effectively to keep matters moving
• Participate in business development efforts and strengthen long term client relationships

Qualifications

• Active Colorado law license, in good standing
• 3 years of experience in a legal collections practice
• Advanced knowledge of the FDCPA
• Strong organization and multitasking skills in a high volume environment
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and client communication skills
• Comfortable handling sensitive conversations with tact and professionalism
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel, plus experience with case management and billing software

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA options
• Short term and long term disability, life, and AD and D insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution plus profit sharing plan
• Annual compensation reviews and merit based bonus consideration
• A fast paced, team oriented environment where high performers earn trust and autonomy

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Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance