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Poole Huffman is a dispute resolution law firm serving the metro Atlanta area with expertise in business and real estate disputes and a strong commercial collections practice. With personal and business clients throughout Georgia, our clients turn to us every day for our unbiased counsel and established skills.

What makes us unique is our view of legal disputes. We understand that every legal matter is a business decision. Because of this, we insist that our representation bring value. We never forget that our clients are often facing situations that cause unease, financial pressure and emotional stress. We are here to build trusting, long-lasting relationships to assist our clients in their objectives and goals.

About Us:

Poole Huffman has been in business since 2009. We are a boutique law firm representing Georgia businesses in litigation involving business law, contracts, real estate, commercial debt collection, judgment collection, creditors' rights, employment matters.

Our Mission and Vision:

Our mission is to be the lawyers you would hire to fight for you.

Our vision is that by 2030, we have helped 500 businesses and business owners in $1 million matters. We’ll have a team of 50 lawyers delivering $40 million in annual revenue. Our clients will feel fought for, well informed, and grateful. Our team will be energized by the impact we make and the wrongs we help right.

Benefits: Competitive Compensation, Insurance Benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays

Position Overview:

We are seeking a focused and assertive Judgment Collections Attorney to lead the enforcement of civil judgments through both standard and aggressive means. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives on chasing down bad debt, uncovering hidden assets, and ensuring creditors are made whole. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, deeply knowledgeable in post-judgment remedies, and unafraid to push the boundaries of enforcement when the facts and law allow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess enforceability of civil judgments, including dormant or foreign judgments.
• Pursue collection actions including garnishments, levies, liens, asset seizures, and receiverships.
• Conduct asset investigations, locate debtors, and uncover hidden or transferred assets.
• File and argue post-judgment motions and actions in court.
• Navigate state and federal debtor-creditor laws, including FDCPA, FCRA, and bankruptcy implications.
• Work with private investigators, skip tracers, and financial forensic experts.
• Negotiate payment plans, settlements, or consent judgments when in clients’ best interest.
• Maintain detailed records of enforcement actions, court deadlines, and results.
• Regularly update clients on collections progress and provide strategic enforcement recommendations.

Job Requirements (Including Education):

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in collections, creditor’s rights, or post-judgment litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of Georgia enforcement statutes and procedures.
• Comfortable working with financial records, garnishments, and UCCs.
• Excellent research, negotiation, and motion drafting skills.
• Persistent, resourceful, and results-driven personality.
• Trial or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus.

Poole Huffman Pillars:

• We assert persistent unrelenting pressure. We aggressively pursue your case, whether that means pushing the plaintiff case to trial, or attacking the merits and asserting defenses on a defense case.
• We deliver consistent, clear communication. We communicate regularly and concisely with our clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• We create custom strategies. Our clients come to us with unique and challenging cases, and we make sure we create and implement a strategy that fits.
• We commit to our clients. We’re on your side, to achieve your best outcome.
• We fight fearlessly. You won’t find us backing down from trial.
• We value your time and ours. We know legal services are expensive and time invaluable, so we won’t waste your time on baseless tactics or frivolity.