Foreclosure Litigation Associate Attorney - NM

The Mortgage Law Firm; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortgage Law Firm is seeking an experienced associate attorney with a strong background in real property and foreclosure matters. The role requires handling pleadings, motions, and correspondence related to foreclosure litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, and related cases.

You will supervise paralegal staff, coordinate court appearances, and maintain diligent client communications. Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and an active New Mexico Bar license, with 5 years of experience

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and active NM Bar license in good standing.
• Background in real property and foreclosure work is preferred.
• Dual licensure in NM and other states (TX, OK, AZ, CO) is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an associate attorney.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and correspondence in foreclosure-related matters.
• Supervise paralegal staff and manage client and staff communications.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and depositions as required.
• Review and edit legal work product; provide guidance and approvals.
• Learn and use internal CMS and client platforms to track case statuses.
• Maintain ethical standards and manage caseloads and timeliness.

Skills

Westlaw

Time-billing software

Legal research

Foreclosure knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

New Mexico Bar licensed in good standing

Tools

Westlaw

Time-billing software

Job description

The Mortgage Law Firm is seeking an experienced associate attorney with a strong background in real property and foreclosure matters. The role requires handling pleadings, motions, and correspondence related to foreclosure litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, and related cases.

You will supervise paralegal staff, coordinate court appearances, and maintain diligent client communications. Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and an active New Mexico Bar license, with 5 years of experience