Associate Attorney

Falcon Legal Talent; West Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus eligibility

401(k) plan with company match up to 4

Court admission covered by firm

Job summary

Falcon Legal Talent seeks a West Virginia-licensed Associate Attorney to join its foreclosure practice in a remote role. You will oversee residential foreclosure and creditors’ rights matters from assignment through resolution, with opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation package.

Entry-level to mid-level attorneys are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in foreclosure, real estate, eviction, or bankruptcy is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the West Virginia Bar.
• Willingness to obtain admission to West Virginia federal courts; other jurisdictions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned foreclosure and creditors’ rights matters from assignment to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, notices of hearing, proposed orders, and other legal documents.
• Review paralegal work and revise as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, cases, rules, and authorities.
• Attend hearings, conferences, and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case information in the case-management system.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff; travel for court appearances when required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

CaseAware

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Remote

Experience Level: Entry-Level to Mid-Level

About the Opportunity

A well-established creditors’ rights law firm is seeking a West Virginia-licensed Associate Attorney to join its foreclosure practice. This is a remote position offering flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, monthly bonus eligibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

The attorney will oversee residential foreclosure and creditors’ rights matters from assignment through resolution. Entry-level attorneys are encouraged to apply, and prior experience in foreclosure, real estate, creditors’ rights, eviction, or bankruptcy is beneficial but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking substantive case responsibility, courtroom experience, and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of foreclosure and creditors’ rights matters from assignment through conclusion.
• Draft pleadings, motions, notices of hearing, proposed orders, and other legal documents.
• Review work prepared by paralegals and make revisions as necessary.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, court rules, and other legal authorities.
• Identify legal issues requiring additional research, review, or escalation.
• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and timely case information within the firm’s case-management system.
• Establish and maintain reliable follow-up procedures to ensure filing and service deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and other parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to provide responsive, high-quality client service.
• Travel for court appearances and other business needs when required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the West Virginia Bar.
• Willingness to obtain admission to the applicable federal district courts in West Virginia at the firm’s expense, if not already admitted.
• Admission in Virginia or Maryland is a plus.
• Federal district court admission in Virginia or Maryland is also a plus.
• Entry-level applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in foreclosure, creditors’ rights, real estate, eviction, bankruptcy, or civil litigation is beneficial but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff at all levels.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and professionally motivated.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and related applications.
• Experience with electronic case-management systems is preferred; CaseAware experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for court appearances.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match of up to 4%
• Monthly bonus eligibility
• Origination incentives of up to 20% for new clients brought to the firm
• Employer-paid admission to the applicable West Virginia federal district courts, if needed

Candidates seeking meaningful responsibility, courtroom experience, and long-term advancement within a creditors’ rights practice are encouraged to apply.

Falcon Legal Talent is conducting this search on behalf of its client. Additional information regarding the firm and position will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview