Description:
A Foreclosure, Bankruptcy Law Firm represents creditors in foreclosure, bankruptcy and related litigation matters. We emphasize quality, compliance and risk management. We also deliver quality legal services with an emphasis on demonstrable subject matter expertise, domain knowledge and the highest levels of compliance and professional responsibility.The purpose of the Foreclosure Attorney is to handle and maintain a case load of foreclosure, title and/or litigation matters on behalf of banks, investors, mortgage servicers, and other creditors.
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.
- 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.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- SharePoint experience is a plus.
