Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The role involves handling non-judicial foreclosure, bankruptcy, and title matters, representing financial institution clients with loss mitigation and asset recovery services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
Duties
- Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including FDCPA Letters, Demand Letters, Notices of Sale, and Sheriff's Deeds.
- Represent client interests and provide strategic legal counsel on various issues.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Review court alerts and provide compliance guidance promptly.
- Work cross-functionally with attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school.
- Minnesota licensed attorney.
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience in real estate, foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, collections, or creditors' rights.
- Knowledge of Minnesota court procedures and filing requirements.
- Experience in CaseAware or a similar case management system preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Certifications
Minnesota licensed attorney.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
- 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with employer match.
- Company-paid disability and life insurance.
- Paid maternity/paternity leave benefits.
- Company-organized volunteer opportunities.
- Commitment to providing work-life balance.
- Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more.