Description:

SettlePou is seeking a motivated associate attorney to join its Commercial Litigation and Foreclosure practice. The ideal candidate will have experience representing financial institutions, loan servicers, and investors in the default services matters.

Responsibilities:

Manage a docket of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Represent lenders, loan servicers, and investors in judicial and non-judicial foreclosure proceedings.
Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, appellate briefs, and other litigation documents.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex commercial and real estate issues.
Handle depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials, as appropriate.
Advise clients regarding loan enforcement, foreclosure strategy, creditors' rights, title disputes, receiverships, and related real estate matters.
Communicate directly with clients to provide strategic legal advice and case updates.
Work collaboratively with partners and other attorneys while managing matters independently.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Texas.
3+ years of commercial litigation experience, with foreclosure, creditors' rights, or real estate litigation experience preferred.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience drafting substantive motions is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and client communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Commercial foreclosure litigation
Loan enforcement and creditors' rights
Real estate and title disputes
Contract and business litigation
Receiverships and injunctions
State and federal court litigation

This position offers a strong work-life balance at one of the oldest law firms in Dallas. While foreclosure experience is preferred, it is not required, as long as you have a desire to learn and collaborate.