Senior Attorney

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking an Attorney to manage and monitor judicial proceedings, ensuring effective procedural advancement for portfolio recovery. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic case analysis 2. Management and control of judicial proceedings 3. Coordination with external attorneys We are looking for an Attorney responsible for managing, controlling, and monitoring assigned judicial proceedings, ensuring timely and effective procedural advancement. The position requires strategic case analysis capabilities, control over procedural deadlines, support in document management, and coordination with external attorneys, aiming for effective portfolio recovery during the legal phase. Job Responsibilities Keep the internal application updated and record all actions performed for each assigned case. Carry out all procedural actions within the established timeframes for each procedure or procedural stage. Plan and control assigned judicial proceedings to ensure effective procedural advancement oriented toward portfolio recovery. Conduct strategic analysis of the assigned case load. Plan court visits to monitor proceedings handled by attorneys and staff. Update the procedural status in the internal application and on the control sheet. Draft procedural motions, responses to dismissals, appeals, and other necessary procedural actions to advance proceedings. Main Functions Attend scheduled procedural hearings, court sessions, and proceedings organized by judicial offices, traffic agencies, police inspections, and other competent authorities. Monitor and control assigned enforcement proceedings, ensuring compliance with deadlines and proper procedural management. Participate in proceedings related to insolvency processes, both for natural persons engaged in commerce and those not engaged in commerce. Audit and monitor the performance of external attorneys, verifying compliance with guidelines, legal strategies, and management reports. Support various legal portfolios in preparing client reports. Prepare promissory note settlements and assist in updating internal applications. Prepare necessary documentation for filing lawsuits (powers of attorney, history records, certificates of existence and legal representation, certificates of public instruments, court fees, among others). Monitor and review alerts issued by the legal monitoring area. Participate in management focus groups or tactical committees implemented by coordination. Review corporate reorganization and insolvency proceedings involving natural persons engaged in commerce and those not engaged in commerce. Track official communications that cannot be filed with various entities. Job Requirements Law degree. Valid professional license. Minimum 6 months of experience in legal areas, preferably in enforcement proceedings or portfolio recovery. Proficiency in office software tools. Organizational Competencies Respect Customer service Confidentiality Discipline Reciprocity Job Competencies Teamwork Stress management Resourcefulness Organization and control Legal interpretation and argumentation Research capability Working Conditions Salary: COP $2,500,000 to $2,800,000 (depending on experience) + statutory benefits. Schedule: Monday to Friday, with two shift options: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. -Requirements- Minimum Education: University / Professional Degree 1 year of experience Keywords: lawyer, letrado, jurista, legalista, abogado, senior, sr