Associate Attorney

Mrlp Llp; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP seeks an Associate Attorney licensed in Ohio to join our Cincinnati area office. The candidate will support a diverse caseload, assist senior attorneys, and independently manage deadlines and dockets.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, membership in good standing with the Ohio State Bar, and at least three years of foreclosure, title, or financial services experience. Willingness to work with multiple offices is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio with 3+ years as an attorney.
• Foreclosure, title, or financial services experience required.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Ohio default practice documents for compliance with state and federal law.
• Draft and review pleadings and related case documents.
• Evaluate files, provide legal opinions, and rectify issues.
• Review loan documents and title reports; identify title issues and recommend cures.
• Cure title issues via litigation or non-litigation methods.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Advise clients on file-level scenarios and deadlines.
• Independently manage a diverse workload and monitor deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor

Ohio Bar

Tools

BKFS

Tempo

Vendorscape

Job description

Full-time

Job Summary:

The Associate Attorney will work alongside existing attorneys and support staff in Ohio as well as with attorneys and staff in various other offices of the firm. The Associate Attorney will assist existing attorneys with their caseloads, as well as independently carry a diverse caseload. The right candidate is licensed in the state of Ohio and will have worked as an attorney for at least three (3) years. The candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney. Experience in foreclosure, title, and/or financial services required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Detailed review of documentation related to Ohio default practice to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
• Draft and review pleadings and other case related documents.
• Evaluate files, provide legal opinions, and rectify file level issues.
• Review loan documents, title reports, identify title issues, and make full recommendations on how to cure title issues to the client.
• Cure simple and complex title issues in a timely manner via litigation or non-litigated means.
• Create, review, and edit reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Advise clients regularly on various issues relating to file level scenarios.
• Independently manage diverse workload.
• Independently monitor deadlines and dockets to ensure compliance.
• Work effectively and congenially with a team of attorneys and operational staff supporting various departments; promote interdepartmental cooperation.
• Attend and effectively represent clients at virtual and in-person hearings on various matters as needed.
• Ability to exercise professionalism and courtesy when faced with adversarial conversations and situations.
• Effectively monitor and move forward an independent caseload. Must be a self starter.
• Interpret, evaluate and apply independent judgment and decision-making regarding file level legal and compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, clients, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.
• Will perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education and Work Experience:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Requires membership and good standing with the Ohio State Bar
• 3+ years of foreclosure, title, and/or financial services experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Independently manage a portfolio of files for various clients.
• Ability to navigate throughout local and Ohio jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to courteously and professionally communicate with clients, vendors, team members, clerks or Judges in various counties as well as borrowers and defense attorneys.
• Must provide excellent customer service (internally and externally).
• Must be a self starter and possess good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills; have the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change.
• High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in internet research activities.
• Familiarity with case and document management software, including client systems (BKFS, Tempo, Vendorscape, etc.)
• Good understanding of policies and procedures of law.
• Ability to delegate, follow-up, and monitor tasks to completion without significant supervision.
• Ability to operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. This a full time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments.

Salary Description

$60,000- $150,000

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; or
• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

**Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration***

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.