Associate Attorney (Foreclosure/Real Estate) - MN

Harrison National Employment, LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No bonus structure currently in place

Job summary

Harrison National Employment, LLC in St. Paul, MN seeks a very junior attorney to join its foreclosure practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain hands-on experience in real estate and foreclosure law, drafting complaints and reviewing foreclosure-related documents.

The position reports to a partner, with collaborative support from a small team. Location is primarily in-office in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with limited remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduate strongly preferred.
• Up to a few years of experience (entry-level).
• Interest in real estate and foreclosure law.
• Able to learn quickly and work independently.
• Long-term growth and practical legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Non-Judicial Foreclosure: review paralegal work and prepare files for foreclosure sales.
• Litigation support: draft complaints, summonses, and basic discovery; assist with foreclosure matters.

Education

Law school graduate (JD)

Job description

Position Overview The firm is seeking a very junior attorney to join its foreclosure practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or an attorney with limited experience who is looking to gain hands-on experience in real estate and foreclosure law. The ideal candidate will start by handling foundational legal work, including drafting complaints and reviewing foreclosure-related documents, with the potential to develop into the lead junior associate within the non-judicial foreclosure group.

Reason for Opening

The position is being added due to business growth and increasing workflow demands.

Target Start Date

Within the next 30 days.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Recent law school graduate strongly preferred. Up to a few years of experience (entry-level role). Interest in real estate and foreclosure law. Real estate background is helpful but not required. Able to learn quickly and work independently. Looking for long-term growth and practical legal experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Non-Judicial Foreclosure Work (Approximately 60%) - Review paralegal work product related to non-judicial foreclosure sales. Prepare files and documentation for foreclosure sales. Handle mortgage-related foreclosure matters. Work closely with the foreclosure operations team throughout the process.
• Litigation Support - Draft complaints and summonses. Assist with basic discovery requests. Draft responses to discovery. Perform other lower-level litigation tasks as assigned. Provide support on foreclosure-related litigation matters.

Professional Development

While the work may not be highly complex initially, it offers: Significant exposure to real estate law. Practical foreclosure experience. Strong foundational training for a young attorney entering the legal profession.

Team Structure

Reports directly to a partner. Works closely with a non-attorney pre-sale manager and their team of approximately 7-8 employees. Litigation assignments will primarily come from Sam and other attorneys. Will collaborate daily with a team of approximately 8-9 professionals. This hire will be the fourth attorney in the Minneapolis-area office.

Work Environment & Culture

Casual dress environment (business attire only when clients are visiting). Collaborative and supportive office with substantial administrative staff support. Attorneys are expected to work independently; the firm does not micromanage. Professional but not overly corporate culture. Hard-working yet relaxed office environment. Firm operations span Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana, though this role will focus almost exclusively on Minnesota work.

Location & Schedule

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (Minneapolis area)

Work Arrangement Primarily in-office position. Non-judicial foreclosure work requires handling original documents, making an office presence important. Firm generally operates as an in-person workplace. Some remote flexibility may be available on occasion. Preferred arrangement is 100% office-based.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $70,000 to $85,000. Up to $90,000 for the right candidate. No bonus structure currently in place. Approximately 40-hour work week. No billable hour requirements.