Description:
RAS is seeking an Associate Attorney - Trustee Department as a key addition to its team to help scale operations and support its expanding practice out west. Based in Georgia, this attorney will work closely with the Managing Attorney, foreclosure professionals, and support staff to support the administration of nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings on behalf of mortgage servicers. The Associate Attorney will assist with legal review, document preparation, research, and compliance with applicable federal, state, investor, and client requirements.The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and a willingness to develop knowledge of mortgage foreclosure and trustee operations. Prior legal experience, particularly in foreclosure, real estate, title, or creditors' rights, is preferred but not required. Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Legal Review & File Management
- Review assigned foreclosure files and supporting loan documents under the direction of the Managing Attorney.
- Prepare and review foreclosure-related notices, correspondence, and other legal documents within the scope of the attorney's licensure and authorization.
- Review title reports, recorded instruments, and related documents to identify issues requiring further research or corrective action.
- Research legal issues affecting nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings and trustee operations.
- Work with attorneys and staff to resolve file deficiencies, track deadlines, and move matters forward accurately and efficiently.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with any additional admission or authorization required for assigned legal duties.
- Must be based in Georgia and work out of RAS' Alpharetta office.
- Prior legal experience is preferred but not required; newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Experience in mortgage foreclosure, trustee operations, real estate, title, or creditors' rights is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a high-volume legal environment
