Attorney - Foreclosure (Ohio)

Padgett Law Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of PTO from day one

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

7 Paid Company Holidays

Comprehensive healthcare insurance options

401k with company match

Extensive Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading creditors' rights law firm in Northern Ohio is seeking a Foreclosure Attorney. The role requires a J.D. licensed in Ohio and emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including extensive PTO, healthcare options, and flexible working schedules. Join a firm that values merit, respect, and professional growth, contributing to a supportive team environment while actively engaging in legal processes.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio and in good standing in all jurisdictions.
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to continual change.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents for second level review.
• Organize case files and track legal deadlines.
• Shadow senior attorney for court appearances.
• Assist in preparation for appearances.
• Collaborate with state team members.
• Participate in weekly state meetings.
• Engage with Supervising Attorney in a one-on-one weekly meeting

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. licensed in Ohio

Job description

Description

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full service creditors' rights law firm with practices in multiple states and offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm represents institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors, and other financial services industry stakeholders. PLG leverages technology to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or underperforming loans, assisting clients in curing or resolving complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report, a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For.

At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance.

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

What’s in it for you? Padgett Law Group believes in investing in our employees and ensuring that they have the resources necessary to succeed - including a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package. As a full-time PLG employee, you will receive:

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k (with company match)
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities
• And more!

We are currently hiring for a Foreclosure Attorney in Ohio. Candidates must be located in the Northern Ohio area (Cleveland/Toledo/Akron) and be willing to travel to court appearances in that area.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents for second level review of the Supervising Attorney
• Organize case files, track legal deadlines and coordinate with paralegals and legal assistants on case logistics
• Shadow a senior or supervising attorney for appearances in Mediation, Court, and Sheriff’s Sales
• Assist in preparation in advance of appearances
• Collaborate with members of the state team
• Actively participate in weekly state meetings
• Engage with Supervising Attorney in a one-on-one weekly meeting

Requirements

• J.D., licensed in Ohio and in good standing in all jurisdictions
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills