Associate Attorney

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

PTO + holidays

Medical + Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision insurance

401(k) Traditional and Roth plans

Pension plan and profit sharing

Long-term disability and life保险

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer opportunities

Work-life balance

Team bonding events

Job summary

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. seeks an Associate Attorney to handle judicial foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy defense, and title matters for financial institution clients. The ideal candidate has some bankruptcy knowledge; experience is helpful but not required.

The role emphasizes timely, professional representation, strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent client service. A Michigan JD and bar in good standing are required, with a hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan in good standing.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
• Prior document review and/or litigation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing (FDCPA letters, demands, complaints, motions, pleadings).
• Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other tools.
• Review court alerts and provide compliance guidance in a timely manner.
• Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, and external vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Skills

Bar admission Michigan

Michigan court procedures

Written & verbal communication

Organizational & time management

Analytical & research skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C., our mission is to provide clients with access to the most creative, cost-effective solutions for their various legal issues. We are always accessible, responsive, and attentive to detail. We will vigorously fight for the interests of our clients by providing the most innovative and effective representation in our field.

The firm prides itself on its exemplary timelines, client communications, and corporate compliance. Our continued commitment to advancing default technology has provided significant value and savings to our clients nationwide. Moreover, the education, experience, and dedication of our attorneys and staff allow us to handle our clients’ diverse problems in a professional and timely manner.

Our attorneys and staff are proud of our history serving the mortgage industry. We are dedicated to the interests of our clients, our people, and our community. We strive to address their needs and meet their expectations efficiently and effectively - and we do so with integrity, insight, and innovation.

If you're looking to join a growth-oriented and friendly work environment,

Associate Attorney Position Summary:

Associate Attorneys are responsible for judicial foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy defense, and title matters, representing assigned financial institution clients with loss mitigation and asset recovery services.

The ideal candidate possesses some knowledge of bankruptcy and how it affects a foreclosure/eviction proceeding, but is not required to have existing experience practicing bankruptcy law.

Associate Attorneys are responsible for representing the firm professionally through timeliness and compliant processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including but not limited to: FDCPA Letters, Demand Letters, Judicial Complaints, Quiet Title Actions, Plaintiff Complaints, Discovery, Motions, and Responsive Pleadings in defense matters.
• Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients on a variety of issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis.
• Review court alerts and provide compliance guidance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required from a law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and in good standing.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
• Prior doc review and/or litigation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in foreclosure, eviction, title, collections, and/or creditors' rights.
• Prior courtroom experience.
• Prior in-house compliance experience reviewing relevant statutes and case law.
• Prior experience with CaseAware or a similar case management system.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive pay rates
  
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Medical + Dental (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield & Blue-Care Network) insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision (EyeMed) insurance
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth retirement plans
• Employer-funded pension plan and profit-sharing retirement contributions
  
• Company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free mental health and financial counseling services
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Company-organized Volunteer opportunities
• Commitment to providing work-life balance
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more!

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with an average of 40 hours per week. The position offers hybrid schedule flexibility, conditional upon satisfactory completion of the 90-day onboarding period and ongoing business needs.The position may require extended hours and flexible availability outside of the regular business schedule.