Associate Attorney

The Mortgage Law Firm

Associate Attorney with The Mortgage Law Firm managing pre-litigation issues and litigation for creditor clients. Efficiently prepares legal documents while ensuring ethical standards in case management.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing pre-litigation issues and litigation matters, with a strong focus on creditors' rights and foreclosure processes. Proficient in drafting legal documents and maintaining high ethical standards while effectively communicating with clients and colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateOklahoma State Bar License5+ Years Experience in Creditors' RightsFamiliarity with Oklahoma Code of Civil ProcedureProficiency in Microsoft Word

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsPleadings PreparationCase Strategy AnalysisLegal ResearchBillable Work Recording

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCustomer-Service SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordAdobe AcrobatInternet ExplorerMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Oklahoma State Bar License

Industry Keywords

ForeclosureCreditors' RightsLitigationBankruptcyEvictions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Efficient management of multiple pre-litigation issues, foreclosure actions, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, and other litigation matters as assigned.
Timely preparation of high quality letters, emails, foreclosure documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosure, and appellate briefs as assigned.
Reviews, audits, and edits legal work product of department staff.
Provides guidance, feedback, and approval on legal work product to non-attorney staff and as requested.
Maintains a high level of ethical standards concerning case load.
Attend court hearings, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required.
Initial intake and preparation of strategy analysis of new cases assigned.
Research applicable to assigned cases.
Accurate recording of billable work performed.
Assist with other tasks as assigned by Managing Attorney.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires a Juris Doctorate , Oklahoma State Bar license in good standing
5+ years of experience in creditors' rights, foreclosure, or title
Strong familiarity with Oklahoma Code of Civil Procedure and court appearances requirements
Willingness to travel to various Oklahoma counties as needed
Comfortable drafting basic pleadings
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to clients, colleagues, and leadership.
Demonstrated customer‑service skills, including professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to resolve inquiries effectively.
Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy, especially when reviewing documents and updating case information.
Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and determine effective solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Access, with the ability to learn additional technology platforms as required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Adaptability to changing client expectations, internal processes, and industry requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent customer service to clients
Commitment to continued education/learning by attending CLEs, etc.