Associate Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Learning & development

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP seeks a qualified attorney to support title-related litigation and foreclosure matters. You will analyze issues, manage a caseload, and coordinate with the title team to ensure timely client updates and compliant filings.

The role requires a JD from an accredited school and MD bar admission (DC bar a plus). Prior experience with banks or mortgage servicers is advantageous, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be MD barred. MD and DC barred is a plus.
• Experience representing banks or mortgage servicers or title matters is a plus; recent graduates encouraged.
• Licensing and background appropriate for multi-state practice.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues and review strategies for assigned matters with Managing Attorney.
• Handle a caseload, primarily of litigated title curative matters, per timelines.
• Provide legal support to the title team and update client systems.
• Prepare and review a variety of legal documents for sufficiency and compliance.
• Research statutes and prepare foreclosure related motions, complaints, and briefs.
• Draft bankruptcy motions and other filings; perform quality control reviews.
• Assist in pre-trial motions, court hearings, and depositions as trained.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Time Management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues and review strategies for assigned matters with Managing Attorney;
• Handle a caseload, primarily of litigated title curative matters, in accordance with firm, client and court timeline requirements;
• Provide legal support to the title team;
• Work with department staff to ensure timely updates to client systems and the firm’s case management system;
• Prepare and review a variety of legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with client directives and state/federal law;
• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, codes, and prepare foreclosure related motions, complaints, responsive pleadings, and briefs;
• Review and analyze real estate law and real estate title cases and ability to handle substantive real estate and title litigation matters;
• Draft bankruptcy motions and other filings;
• Perform quality control reviews of documents and staff work;
• Depending on experience level and/or ability to be trained, this role can include: (1) draft /argue pre-trial motions and pleadings, attend court hearings and mediations, and (2) handle depositions; participate in trials at the state and Federal level.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;
• Must be MD barred. MD and DC barred is a plus;
• Experience representing banks or mortgage servicers, experience resolving and litigating title curative matters or general real estate or litigation experience is a plus, but recently licensed attorneys with relevant background are encouraged to apply.

General Competency Factors

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone).
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefit Program Including

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.