Foreclosure & Real Estate Associate Attorney

Appone

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC, a recognized leader in creditors’ rights and legal default services, seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join the Foreclosure Practice Group in Portland, Maine. This role offers an opportunity to build experience in creditors’ rights, foreclosure, and related litigation while handling meaningful matters from initiation through resolution.

You will collaborate with seasoned attorneys, clients, and staff, taking an active role in strategy, title review, and client

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 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.

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.