Attorney

Confidential Jobs; South Dakota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in the United States is seeking an experienced attorney to support mortgage lenders, servicers and financial institutions in default-related matters. You will monitor proceedings, attend hearings, draft documents, advise clients, and coordinate strategies to manage high-volume cases.

The role requires at least 5 years in default servicing, a JD from an accredited law school, and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in the default servicing industry.
• Litigation, foreclosure, eviction and bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent secured creditors, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers in all stages of the default process.
• Manage and maintain default files in compliance with the firm’s requirements.
• Review and sign documents in the default process, including motions and notices.
• Review and compile documents required for the default process.
• Research statutes, judicial decisions, and local rules.
• Attend hearings, mediations, trials, and settlement conferences as needed.
• Handle client inquiries via case management systems, phone, and email.
• Use the firm’s case management system to meet deadlines and report progress.
• Maximize client billing opportunities while maintaining compliance and speed.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

We are a full-service law firm established in 2002, focused on the representation of mortgage lenders, servicers, financial institutions, credit unions and private investors in financial, residential, and commercial matters.

About the Role

The attorney monitors all proceedings and attends necessary hearings. In Person appearances are occasionally required but efforts are made to keep travel to a minimum. The attorney reports to the firm and the client the results of all hearings and establishes any necessary strategy/procedure necessary to the maintenance of each case, including managing litigated files as they arise. The attorney responds to client inquiries on the law, process, and procedure and assists clients in establishing proper protocols where necessary. You will be responsible for, providing legal advice to our clients, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in various legal proceedings. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Representing secured creditors, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers in all stages of the default process
• Managing and maintaining default files in accordance with the firm’s compliance requirements.
• Reviewing and signing documents in the default process, including motions, notices, affidavits, and other pleadings.
• Reviewing and compiling documents required for the default process.
• Researching and analyzing statutes, judicial decisions, administrative law, and local rules.
• Attending hearings, mediations, trials, settlement conferences, and other appearances, as necessary.
• Handling client inquiries in a timely and competent manner through various case management systems, phone, and email.
• Properly using and relying on the firm’s case management system and reporting to ensure legal and client deadlines are adhered to.
• Maximizing client billing opportunities while maintaining a clear focus on compliance expectations by prioritizing and working at a fast pace on a high volume of cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in the default servicing industry.
• Litigation, foreclosure, eviction and bankruptcy experience preferred
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• A strong ability to self-manage tasks and communicate with a team is crucial to this role.

Pay range and compensation package

We offer competitive compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience.