Associate Attorney, Foreclosure

Synectics Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work capability

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a California-barred Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience, preferably with mortgage/secured lending/foreclosure exposure. You will handle complex litigation matters, drafting, depositions, and court appearances across California.

The role requires strong writing skills, the ability to draft diverse civil litigation documents, and capability to manage multiple files with strategic intake analysis within tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the CA State Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of related mortgage-related litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters, legal drafting, depositions, and court appearances.
• Provide initial intake analysis and strategy within 24 hours.
• Draft civil litigation documents from discovery to dispositive motions and client correspondence.
• Review chain of title, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender/agent requests.
• Make court appearances across California and provide same-day client updates.
• Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, and compliance-related correspondence.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Remote work capability

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active CA State Bar

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Seeking a California-barred Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience and preferably a background in mortgage, secured lending, foreclosure litigation to handle complex litigation matters, legal drafting, depositions, and court appearances.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strong character and positive attitude are absolute requirements.
• Initial intake and analysis on files and generate strategy and budget within a 24-hour time frame.
• Must have strong writing skills and be able to draft civil litigation documents ranging from discovery to dispositive motions and client correspondence.
• Review chain of title, pleadings, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender and agent requests.
• Think on your feet and quickly shift task to task depending on daily needs.
• Make court appearances across California and provide same-day client updates.
• Field questions from staff, and assist in an affable manner.
• Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles for compliance purposes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education & Work Experience

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations, normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and work experience.
• Requires active membership in the CA State Bar, in good standing.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work remotely as efficiently and competently as working in office.
• Must be a motivated self starter, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, flexible and personable.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, technology, telephone, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Must have people skills, ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with borrowers, clients, attorneys, colleagues, and various outside parties.
• Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information efficiently.
• Know when to elevate an issue to management.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Demonstrate attention to detail; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Flexibility and adaptability for fast and high growth potential.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
• Proficiency in internet research, including WestLaw and/or LexisNexis, is required.