Staff Attorney

Job Summary
Oklahoma Educators Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented organized Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on pursuing and managing a caseload for the recovery of charged off assets, the recovery of unpaid loan collateral, and Fair Credit Reporting Compliance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates recovery efforts through the Oklahoma court network on charged-off loans, credit cards, negative balances, fraud, and other types of services resulting in a loss to the credit union.
• Works closely with the Collections Department and Senior Management to pursue the recovery of collateral on delinquent loans where conventional repossession efforts fail.
• Drafts and Files Petitions in District Courts throughout the State of Oklahoma. Attends hearings and seeks judgment.
• Drafts and Files Garnishment Affidavits and Summons in District Courts throughout the State of Oklahoma.
• Reviews and advises internal teams on the legalities of trusts, power of attorney’s, estates, probates, and death accounts. Drafts and Files Responses to Probate Claims.
• Reviews vendor contracts, advises of risks, and manages the vendor management and due diligence program.
• Assists outside counsel on outsourced legal matters (i.e. foreclosures, bankruptcies, and cases filed in courts outside of Oklahoma). Responds to subpoenas.
• Efficiently respond to requests for legal research by senior management. Analyze, distill and interpret complex laws, rules, and regulations in a clear and concise communicative manner (both oral and written).
• Create and enhance template documents, agreements, policies, procedures and processes to create greater efficiencies for the Legal Department.
• As a customer service organization, our employees are expected to consistently work hours as scheduled.
• May perform other job duties as assigned and directed by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of financial services industries, applicable industry regulations and procedures, and Banking and Creditor’s Rights law
• Experience reviewing, editing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and related documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communications.
• Expert in use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to manage a caseload of 50+ pre-judgment cases and 50+ post-judgment cases.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of employees throughout the Credit Union. Must be flexible and work as a member of a team.
• Must safeguard highly confidential information.
• Must be dressed for court every day and adhere to a strict dress-code.
• Must be bondable.

Experience:

• One to three years of similar or related experience.
• Previous financial institution experience in a legal or non-legal role is highly desired.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Licenses:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma at the time of application.
• Must maintain active license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
• Licenses to practice in Western District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, and Eastern District of Oklahoma are a plus.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Join our team as a Staff Attorney where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your legal career in a supportive environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person