Managing Counsel
Credible
Litigation Attorney
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Alabama
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for litigation caseload, which may include probate, title curative, wrongful foreclosure, title disputes, eviction matters, tax issues, etc.
- Manage a case from referral through disposition, settlement, or verdict
- Attend court hearings and perform discovery
- Respond to disputes, adhere to investor guidelines, and comply with state and federal requirements, including applicable regulations
- Prepare and review documents for accuracy, including court filings (pleadings, discovery requests, orders, etc.), correspondence to clients, borrowers or opposing counsel, and figures for demand letters, reinstatement, and payoff quotes
- Resolve title issues and complete any necessary curative actions to allow for clear title
- Provide legal advice for the Firm’s clients, and research applicable statutes and case law
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing
- Residing in Alabama (licensure in additional states preferred)
- Possess and maintain knowledge of state laws and civil procedure
- Knowledge of federal court practice is a plus
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Maintain an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of the states where you practice on behalf of the firm
- Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law with a focus on finance, real estate, or representation of financial institutions in real estate related matters
- Courtroom experience preferred
- Experience in real estate, mortgage and/or commercial litigation strongly preferred
- Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, as well as any applicable state and federal debt collection and real property law a plus
- Experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, or evictions a plus; if none, must be willing to learn
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to travel as needed
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Proficiency in legal research, writing, and document drafting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality
- Must pass a background check and be able to provide two professional references
- Candidates subject to pre-employment screens and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States; may be subject to criminal and/or credit history checks and reference checks
