Description:
Position Overview:**We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join our team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in mortgage, mortgage default, title, and real estate-associated litigation. This role requires expertise in non-judicial residential foreclosure actions, title curative, and asset recovery matters.
Responsibilities:**
Requirements:**
- Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters related to mortgage, mortgage default, title, general real estate and collections
- Conduct legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings
- Manage case management system for the Litigation Department
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 Legal Departments on litigation matters
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to clients on litigation-related issues
- Manage escalated matters and review, evaluate high risk litigation, and provide recommendations to senior management
- Remains current and knowledgeable about applicable legislation, case law and administrative rulings, as well as pending legislation and administrative regulations pertinent to the areas of law the firm practices.
- Supervise and support Associate attorneys and paralegal and paraprofessional staff
- Knowledge of federal and state laws impacting mortgage servicing such as TILA, FDCPA, RESPA and Fair Housing Act, the Homeowners Protection Act and predatory lending laws is preferred
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Michigan State Bar
- Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on mortgage, mortgage default, title, and real estate litigation
- Strong understanding of non-judicial residential foreclosure actions, title curative, and asset recovery matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues
- Practice management skills preferred