Associate Attorney

Socket.dev; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an Associate Attorney in St. Paul, MN to join the Foreclosure Department. The role offers mentorship from senior counsel and exposure to a sophisticated caseload in creditors' rights and real estate litigation.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of foreclosure experience, active Minnesota Bar status, and a JD from an ABA-accredited school. Hybrid/remote options are available, with emphasis on professional growth and client service.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota Bar membership in good standing required.
• 1–5 years of practice in real estate, foreclosure, or creditors’ rights preferred.
• ABA-accredited JD required with strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage Minnesota foreclosure matters from assignment to conclusion.
• Review loan documents and ensure compliance with state/federal rules.
• Represent clients in court conferences, mediations, and motions.
• Provide legal analysis and strategy updates to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and related foreclosure documents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Independent work

Regulatory/compliance analysis

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney – Creditors' Rights & Foreclosure

Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)

Practice Area: Creditors’ Rights / Real Estate / Default Litigation

Position Overview

A prestigious legal group specializing in creditors' rights seeks a disciplined and motivated Associate Attorney to join our Foreclosure Department in St. Paul, Minnesota. This role offers a uniquely experiential opportunity to manage a sophisticated caseload while receiving direct mentorship from senior counsel with 20+ years of experience. Our firm is committed to a collegial professional environment that prioritizes internal advancement, comprehensive training, and the long-term career development of our legal staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of Minnesota foreclosure matters from assignment through conclusion, including title curative and possessory actions and post-sale processes.


• Compliance & Analysis: Perform meticulous legal reviews of loan instruments, financial documentation, and conditions precedent to ensure strict adherence to state and federal regulatory requirements.


• Advocacy & Representation: Represent the interests of the firm’s clients in court conferences, mediations, and motion practice.


• Strategic Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal analysis and strategy recommendations to clients, ensuring timely status updates and professional communication.


• Legal Drafting: Prepare and review pleadings, motions, correspondence, and accounting documentation associated with foreclosure processes and litigation.


• Administrative Diligence: Maintain the integrity of internal case management systems through precise documentation of findings and recommendations.

Professional Qualifications

• Licensure: Active membership in the Minnesota State Bar in good standing is required.


• Preferred Credentials: Prior foreclosure experience as Plaintiff’s counsel.


• Education: Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Experience: 1–5 years of practice in real estate, foreclosure, or creditors’ rights law is preferred, though high-potential junior entry-level candidates will be considered.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.


• Strong negotiation capabilities and a solutions-oriented professional mindset.


• Proven ability to work independently and manage high-volume workloads under strict deadlines.


• Proficiency in legal research platforms and standard office productivity software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with professional experience.


• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.


• 401(k) retirement plan.


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays.


• Structured professional development and mentoring programs.