Staff Attorney

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
It’s not just a job. It’s a mission. If you’re as passionate as we are about empowering the small businesses of America, then you’ll be right at home with us.
Recognized as one of D.C.’s Top Workplaces each year, Rapid Financial Services (dba "Rapid Finance") is the nation's leading provider of alternative financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. When traditional sources of funding are beyond reach, we open doors for business owners. By providing access to working capital, Rapid Finance helps growing businesses achieve their goals and reach even higher.
Our company is expanding. We are aggressively investing in our people and technology to create a best-in-class experience for our clients. Let us invest in YOU.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
If you thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, consider this opportunity as a Staff Attorney! The ideal candidate will have a can-do, anything-is-possible, the-client-comes-first attitude and be responsible for reviewing a high volume of documents. Their duties include analyzing case dockets, reviewing bulk litigation documents, reviewing settlement documentation, and litigating arbitration cases.
It would help if you were incredibly well-organized, detail-oriented, and have good writing and people skills. Please note that this job requires you to take on all administrative tasks as needed. We have to brag…our Legal Team ROCKS! Their goal is to maximize recoveries and provide high-quality, innovative legal solutions with integrity, professionalism, and respect for internal and external customers.
If you are ready, we have an awesome hybrid opportunity for you in our corporate office in Bethesda, MD, a couple city blocks from the Bethesda Metro.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A HIGH PERSONAL STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND A DRIVE FOR RESULTS ATTITUDE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING:
Staff Attorney:
As a Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of legal documents before they are filed in court and agreements before they are executed. You will use your attention to detail to help our team maintain a high level of clarity and professionalism in our written production. You will also be assigned to litigate cases in various arbitration forums. If you are ready, we have an awesome opportunity for you in our corporate office in Bethesda, MD, a couple of city blocks from the Bethesda Metro.
An average day in this position may include:
• Reviewing court filings drafted by our litigation team for errors and ensuring that these documents are properly prepared for filing.
• Analyzing case dockets to determine whether the correct course of action is being taken by members of the litigation team.
• Reviewing drafted settlement agreements to ensure that they satisfy all requested settlement terms.
• Assisting the Senior Paralegal with managing the flow of documents to be reviewed and filed, and responding to high-priority items with a sense of urgency.
• Aiding in the development of Legal Assistants by identifying any repeated mistakes and room for growth in their work and providing them with constructive feedback.
• Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, you will manage and actively litigate assigned cases in various arbitration forums.
• Taking on other work as needed.
Successful Staff Attorney Candidates Have:
• You are admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction, are considered active, and are in good standing.
• Immaculate attention to detail and precision in your written communication.
• Working knowledge of or are capable of quickly learning how to use MS Outlook, Word, and Excel as well as office equipment such as a scanner, fax, and copy machine.
• You are comfortable taking direction from others and working in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrate the ability to weigh multiple factors in order to find the best way to solve a problem.
• You are flexible and adaptable to diverse cultures.
• You have a proven ability to plan and organize effectively, identify and correct errors, capture all of the relevant details, and get things done on time.
• You are able to develop and manage relationships, including effectively presenting information to and responding to inquiries and requests from all internal and external stakeholders.
• You succeed in dynamic environments that require balancing competing priorities, meeting critical deadlines and adapting to change.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
• You have strong critical thinking skills and demonstrate the ability to resolve account disputes in an efficient and professional manner while prioritizing what is best for our business.
• You are flexible and adaptable to diverse cultures.
• You have a proven ability to plan and organize effectively, identify and correct errors, capture all of the relevant details, and get things done on time.
• You are able to develop and manage relationships, including effectively presenting information to and responding to inquiries and requests from all internal and external stakeholders.
• You succeed in dynamic environments that require balancing competing priorities, meeting critical deadlines and adapting to change.
• You produce a written work product that is comprehensive, reflects appropriate messaging, and uses correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation and can provide a sample work product.
• You have prior experience as a clerk or intern.
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
At Rapid Finance, we support our team members’ growth and desire to live well-rounded lives. Our company is expanding and we are aggressively investing in our people and technology to create a best-in-class experience for our clients. Come work with US! We are ranked a Top Workplace in Washington D.C., Detroit, and the Nation—these awards mean the world because it's based on feedback from our people!
We offer generous team benefits including a commuting/parking allowance, employer-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, paid time off, and more. Just steps from the metro, our beautiful new office includes a modern open floor plan, free on-site fitness center, a gaming area, stocked kitchen, and other cool amenities.
Rapid Finance is committed to a diverse workforce an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law