Associate Attorney

Jobot; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA contributions

Life and disability coverage

CLE and bar costs covered

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney, Creditors' Rights (Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Collections) for a remote/hybrid role. You will manage foreclosures, bankruptcies, and collections, draft pleadings, and support mortgage servicers and lenders through hearings and filings.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, an active NC law license, and 1–4 years of practice, with comfort in a hybrid/remote setup. Competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing CLE/bar support are included.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina, in good standing.
• 1 to 4 years of experience practicing law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of foreclosure, bankruptcy, and or collections matters from initiation through resolution.
• Represent clients, primarily mortgage servicers and lenders, at court hearings and proceedings tied to those matters.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other legal filings, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards including FDCPA.
• Communicate status updates and strategic guidance to servicer and lender clients.
• Collaborate with paralegals and case managers within the centralized case management structure.
• Stay current on changes to foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections law affecting ongoing matters.

Skills

Active license

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney, Creditors' Rights (Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Collections) Remote/Hybrid

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded 55 years ago with offices spanning more than 30 states across the country, we are a nationally recognized creditors' rights and default servicing law firm. Servicers, lenders, and financial institutions across the country trust us to handle their foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, replevin, and collections matters through a centralized case management model that keeps things consistent no matter where the work originates. We've spent decades building that reputation, and we're not resting on it either, our team continues investing in technology and AI integration so we can move faster and stay ahead of an industry that's constantly shifting.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience (DOE), plus quarterly bonus eligibility once you hit one year of tenure
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical through Blue Cross, dental, vision, plus an HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Life and Disability Coverage: Group life, supplemental life, and both short and long term disability
• CLE and Bar Costs Covered: The firm picks up your continuing education and bar license fees
• Generous PTO That Grows With You: Starts at 4 hours after your first 90 days and builds up to 4.5 weeks by your fourth or fifth year

Work Life Balance: No billable hour requirements, so you're not clocking every six minutes of your day

Hybrid Schedule: A mix of in office collaboration and remote flexibility

Job Details

• Manage a caseload of foreclosure, bankruptcy, and or collections matters from initiation through resolution
• Represent clients, primarily mortgage servicers and lenders, at court hearings and proceedings tied to those matters
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other legal filings, making sure everything tracks with state and federal compliance standards including FDCPA requirements
• Communicate directly with servicer and lender clients to provide case status updates and strategic guidance
• Work closely with paralegals and case managers within the firm's centralized case management structure
• Stay current on changes to state foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections law that could affect ongoing matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina, in good standing
• 1 to 4 years of experience practicing law

Strongly Preferred

• Direct experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, or collections
• Familiarity with creditors' rights, default servicing, or related real estate law work
• Ability to manage a high volume caseload independently while staying on top of deadlines and compliance
• Comfortable in a hybrid setup, splitting time between the Charlotte office and remote work

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.