Associate Default Attorney - Kentucky

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. - Central; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Business-casual office environment

Job summary

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. seeks an attorney to join the Financial Services Central Division’s creditor’s rights practice in Kentucky. The attorney will manage an active caseload, represent clients in court, and collaborate with legal assistants, management, and client representatives.

Active Kentucky licensure is required; Ohio/West Virginia licensure is preferred. Experience in mortgage servicing, foreclosure, and real estate matters is valued, with attention to deadlines and strong communication

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Kentucky license in good standing with CLE/reporting current.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and judgment skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload.
• Professional courtroom presence and effective communication with clients and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF software, and legal tech.

Responsibilities

• Represent mortgage-servicing and creditor clients at hearings, status conferences, mediations, and other court proceedings throughout Kentucky.
• Manage a substantial foreclosure and creditor’s rights caseload from referral through resolution.
• Review title reports, loan documents, servicing records, pleadings, and related litigation materials.
• Draft complaints, motions, affidavits, proposed orders and judgments, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Evaluate legal and procedural issues in foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, real estate, and default-servicing matters.
• Coordinate daily workflow and case strategy with legal assistants, management, and the foreclosure team.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Black Knight

SSE

Tempo

Job description

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. is seeking an attorney to join the Financial Services Central Division’s creditor’s rights practice. The division represents financial services clients in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia and maintains offices in Solon, Ohio, and Ft. Wright, Kentucky.

The attorney will manage an active caseload, represent clients in court, and work collaboratively with legal assistants, management, and client representatives. The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing deadlines while maintaining strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Active Kentucky licensure is required. Candidates who have taken the bar examination in Ohio and are eligible to transfer their qualifying score to Kentucky for admission will also be considered. Licensure in Ohio and/or West Virginia is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Represent mortgage-servicing and creditor clients at hearings, status conferences, mediations, and other court proceedings throughout Kentucky and, as needed, to other licensed jurisdictions.
• Manage a substantial foreclosure and creditor’s rights caseload from referral through resolution.
• Review title reports, loan documents, servicing records, pleadings, and related litigation materials.
• Draft complaints, motions, affidavits, proposed orders and judgments, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Evaluate legal and procedural issues arising in foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, real estate, and default-servicing matters.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide clear, timely case updates and legal guidance.
• Coordinate daily workflow and case strategy with legal assistants, management, and members of the foreclosure team.
• Maintain compliance with client requirements, court rules, applicable state and federal law, and internal deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Kentucky, in good standing, with all applicable CLE and reporting obligations current. Candidates who have taken the bar examination in Ohio and are eligible to transfer their qualifying score to Kentucky for admission will also be considered.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and judgment skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload with attention to detail.
• Professional courtroom presence and effective communication skills with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal staff.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF software, and other standard legal technology.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to courthouses as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in Ohio and/or West Virginia; willingness and eligibility to seek admission in additional jurisdictions.
• One to three years of experience as an attorney or law clerk in creditor’s rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate, title, mortgage servicing, or a related practice area.
• Familiarity with mortgage default servicing, foreclosure procedures, debt collection requirements, FDCPA issues, and real-property law.
• Experience with client systems or servicing platforms, including Black Knight, SSE, and Tempo.
• Prior supervisory, management, or demonstrated leadership experience.

Benefits and Work Environment

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Business-casual office environment.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. supports professional development and provides training for a qualified attorney who demonstrates strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to grow within a creditor’s rights practice.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required background screening, consistent with applicable law.