Salary
💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Provide oversight and management of high-volume statewide foreclosure matters.
- Ensure all appropriate actions are taken to expedite the firm’s files.
- Act as a liaison between the firm and clients, vendors, outside counsel, courts, trustees, and other foreclosure personnel.
- Manage files by applicable foreclosure rules and firm-established timelines.
- Work within the firm’s case management system to create, manage, and review daily and weekly reports.
- Review and execute various pleadings and correspondence.
- Maintain accurate updates in client and firm management systems.
- Outline, prepare, and present pleadings and other legal documents.
- Argue the merits of assigned cases at hearings, conferences, mediations, or trials.
- Attend and/or conduct public auctions as needed.
- Review title searches to identify any title issues and to determine the proper parties to serve.
- Provide exceptional customer service; leadership and management of matters where applicable.
Requirements
- 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 representing creditors in foreclosures, evictions and/or title proceedings, or strong desire to learn these practice areas.
- Experience in real estate, mortgage and/or commercial litigation strongly preferred.
- Creditor-side bankruptcy experience a plus.
- Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, and applicable state and federal debt collection and real property law a plus.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written).
- Proficiency in legal research, writing, and document drafting.
- Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- 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 provide two professional references.
- 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.