Attorney Associate — Foreclosure Settlement Program

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Attorney Associate (U) for the Foreclosure Settlement Program. The role involves settlement facilitation conferences between lenders and borrowers and status hearings in residential foreclosure cases.

Ideal candidates will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, NM license to practice, and strong research and writing skills. At-will, full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law in New Mexico required.
• Three years of legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts recommendations, dispositions, and orders for review.
• Contributes to settlement facilitation conferences in residential foreclosures.
• Performs legal research and analyzes authorities.
• Responds to inquiries from pro se litigants, attorneys, and the public.
• Maintains calendar and prepares notices, Opinions, and memos.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Attorney Associate (U) for the Foreclosure Settlement Program. The role involves settlement facilitation conferences between lenders and borrowers and status hearings in residential foreclosure cases.

Ideal candidates will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, NM license to practice, and strong research and writing skills. At-will, full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.