Description:
Potestivo & Associates is recognized as a leading Creditors' Rights law firm. Based in Rochester Hills, MI. Potestivo & Associates employs over 40 employees and operates a network of 2 offices in 2 states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services through a partnership based on integrity and respect for our clients, our employees and the communities in which we serve.We are currently seeking a licensed Supervising Attorney with preferably 2+ years of relevant experience in Mortgage Default, Real Estate, Title litigation and/or Foreclosure. Position is located in the Rochester Hills, Michigan office.
Manage your own caseload, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Drafting complaints, dispositive motions, and settlement documents
- Attending court hearings, including, but not limited to, motion hearings, pre-trial conferences, evidentiary hearings, and trials, throughout Michigan
- Reviewing and responding to discovery requests, as well as propounding discovery and conducting depositions
- Reviewing contested pleadings and drafting responses, replies, and/or motions
- Investigating facts and legal issues to determine causes of action
- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting sources of law such as statutes, rules and regulations, ordinances, case law, and other legal opinions
- Ensuring deadlines are maintained
- Entering and reviewing billable time
- Complying with client requirements
- This position will work directly with the Firm's clients in providing recommendations and determining strategies for proceeding
- The caseload includes title litigation, contested foreclosures and evictions, nuisance abatement, collections, landlord-tenant, and other real estate related civil litigation
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Must be licensed in the State of Michigan and be an active and in good standing member of the State Bar of Michigan
- Must be licensed in the Eastern District of Michigan with ability to gain licensure in Western District of Michigan
- Minimum 2 years of litigation or foreclosure experience
Skills:
Proficient with:
- LexisNexis Advance
- Microsoft Office(Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Case Management Systems (Case Aware Software a plus)
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with multiple Departments
- Very organized and strong attention to detail
- Strong research and investigative skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Strong oral advocacy skills
