Foreclosure & Creditors' Rights Associate Attorney (WV)

Brock-; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC seeks a motivated Associate Attorney licensed in West Virginia to join our growing legal team. This role focuses on foreclosure and creditors' rights matters, providing high-quality representation and efficient case management.

The ideal candidate will manage a high-volume caseload, work with attorneys, clients, courts, and partners to move matters forward while maintaining professionalism and adherence to applicable laws and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the West Virginia State Bar required.
• Foreclosure, creditors' rights, real estate, civil litigation, bankruptcy, or mortgage-servicing experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize a high-volume caseload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and producing high-quality legal work.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently while exercising sound legal judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn Firm and client case-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage foreclosure matters from referral through resolution, including contested and uncontested proceedings.
• Prepare, review, and approve pleadings, motions, affidavits, orders, notices, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, depositions, conferences, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Analyze case files, title information, loan documents, and supporting records to identify legal issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• Provide legal guidance regarding foreclosure processes, procedural requirements, compliance concerns, and applicable state and federal law.
• Maintain responsibility for a high-volume caseload while ensuring deadlines, court requirements, and client expectations are met.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, legal developments, and recommended action.
• Work closely with Firm staff and operational teams to resolve file-level issues and promote timely case progression.
• Identify potential legal, procedural, or compliance concerns and elevate matters appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates within Firm and client case-management systems.
• Participate in client meetings, training sessions, and Firm initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and legal assignments as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Time management

Communication

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor degree

WV State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Brock & Scott, PLLC seeks a motivated Associate Attorney licensed in West Virginia to join our growing legal team. This role focuses on foreclosure and creditors' rights matters, providing high-quality representation and efficient case management.

The ideal candidate will manage a high-volume caseload, work with attorneys, clients, courts, and partners to move matters forward while maintaining professionalism and adherence to applicable laws and firm standards.