Associate Attorney - Part Time

Alaska Department of Law; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Work from home office

Benefits eligibility for part-time

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking a South Carolina Foreclosure Attorney to handle contested and uncontested foreclosure litigation. This is a remote role with in-person court appearances across the state, requiring a SC bar admission and 5 years of foreclosure experience.

The attorney must reside in SC and be able to attend hearings as needed. The position offers a flexible part-time schedule, with Aldridge Pite as the primary employer and opportunity for remote work from a home office.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and bar in good standing in SC.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in foreclosure litigation.
• Experience in uncontested and contested foreclosure litigation required.
• Resident of South Carolina; preference for Columbia/Florence/Charleston areas.
• Part-time hours with Aldridge Pite as primary employer.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, trials, and other duties as assigned.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, correspondence and motions.
• Analyze and review complaints, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis for case matters.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and legal representation to clients and stakeholders.
• Attend in-person court hearings as required.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

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.

Purpose:

The South Carolina Foreclosure Attorney is responsible for handling uncontested and contested foreclosure litigation actions. Additionally, this attorney may work with some bankruptcy and evictions related matters.

This is a remote position but in-person attendance at courts throughout the state is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Representing clients at mediations, hearings, trials, and other duties as assigned
• Prepare and draft pleadings, correspondence and motions
• Analyze and review complaints, motions, as assortment of legal documents and final judgments
• Conduct legal research
• Provide legal analysis for, and communicate with, clients regarding case matters
• Deliver outstanding customer service and legal representation to internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate.
• Member in good standing of the South Carolina State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience
• Experience in uncontested and contested foreclosure litigation required
• Circuit court/master in equity trial experience desirable
• Reside in South Carolina (preference given to those living in or near Columbia/Florence/Charleston
• Position is remote but must be able to attend in-person court hearings throughout the state.
• Flexible schedule but must be able to work 20-25 hours per week. Can do more if they desire.
• Part-time hours but Aldridge Pite must be the primary law firm employer

General Competency Factors:

• 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.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone)
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Work from your home office!
• Part-time employees may be eligible to participate in the benefits plan and retirement plan upon completion of certain eligibility thresholds.

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.