Description:
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.
- Perform directly and/or provide direction around complex title resolution matters; includes title claims, quiet title actions and other resolution options.
- 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 Missouri; licensed and in good standing in Kansas preferred; licensed and in good standing in any additional states is a plus.
- 5+ years' experience representing secured creditors / mortgage services preferred; less experience will be considered if exceptionally qualified candidate.
- Working knowledge of BKFS LoanSphere Default, Sagent Tempo, etc.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- SharePoint experience is a plus.
