Foreclosure Attorney

KEY JOB DUTIES

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff regarding procedures utilized in the firm’s foreclosure practice, including steps in the process, documents, local filing requirements and judicial tendencies.

• Review and analyze client documents, loan documents, title searches, payment histories, pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery, etc.

• Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters.

• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and other appearances as required (live, video & telephonic).

• Keep clients apprised of case statuses and developments with appropriate communication via e-mail, telephone, and client systems.

• Promptly review and respond to communications received via phone, e-mail, client systems, opposing counsel, court staff, trustees, mediators, etc.

• Escalate matters when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels

• Effective organizational, time management, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow in a high-volume production environment

• Ability to work and communicate with variety of legal, non-legal and client stakeholders

• Must be a self-starter

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

• Licensed and in good standing in California; licensed and in good standing in any additional states is a plus.

• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• 2-5 years’ litigation experience; representing secured creditors / mortgage services is a plus.

• Working knowledge of BKFS LoanSphere Default, Sagent Tempo, etc., is a plus.

• Experience handling replevins is a plus.

• SharePoint experience is a plus.

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance plans designed to meet your needs

• Dental & Vision insurance

• Life & Disability insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Paid time off

• Nine Paid Holidays

• Employee Referral Program

LOCATION:

• Preferred locations: CA, Dallas, TX, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, KS, Omaha, NE, or Oklahoma City, OK.

• Remote locations considered if exceptionally qualified candidate.