Foreclosure & Real Estate Associate Attorney

Paychex Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC in Portland, ME, seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Foreclosure Practice Group. This role focuses on creditors’ rights, foreclosure, real estate, and related litigation from initiation through resolution.

Ideal candidates bring JD from an accredited school, active Maine license, strong research and drafting skills, and a client-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Maine law license and member in good standing.
• Foreclosure, creditors’ rights, real estate, litigation, or financial services experience is preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities and a substantial caseload in a deadline-driven environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to delivering responsive, high-quality legal representation.

Responsibilities

• Manage foreclosure matters through various stages of the legal process, including contested and litigated cases.
• Draft, review, and approve pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other foreclosure-related legal documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings, both virtually and in person.
• Analyze complex case issues and provide practical, solutions-focused legal guidance.
• Conduct detailed reviews of chains of title, loan documentation, and other property-related records to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, providing timely case updates, legal guidance, and recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and operational teams to ensure matters progress efficiently and in accordance with client requirements, applicable law, and firm standards.
• Monitor deadlines, court requirements, and case activity while effectively managing a high-volume caseload.
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives that support the continued growth and development of the practice.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Maine law license

Job description

Brock & Scott, PLLC in Portland, ME, seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Foreclosure Practice Group. This role focuses on creditors’ rights, foreclosure, real estate, and related litigation from initiation through resolution.

Ideal candidates bring JD from an accredited school, active Maine license, strong research and drafting skills, and a client-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.