Hawaii Associate Attorney

The Mortgage Law Firm; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortgage Law Firm in Hawaii seeks an Associate Attorney to represent creditor clients in pre-litigation, settlement, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and light litigation matters. You will handle high-volume caseloads, file timely pleadings, appear in state and federal courts, and travel between courts as needed, including remote appearances.

Must have 5+ years of experience, a JD and Hawaii bar in good standing, strong communication skills, and willingness to work in a demanding, ethical

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and Hawaii Bar in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Experience in foreclosure, title, and/or bankruptcy preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume individual caseload across pre-litigation, settlement, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and light litigation.
• Prepare timely pleadings, letters, motions, discovery, and filings; advocate at hearings.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and proceedings in person or remotely.
• Conduct initial intake and strategy analysis on newly assigned cases; research applicable law and facts.
• Make tactical decisions within supervision guidelines and communicate updates to clients.
• Record billable time accurately and collaborate with the team on internal processing.

Skills

Hawaii Bar license in good standing

Strong written and verbal commun.*

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

Time-billing software

Job description

For decades, The Mortgage Law Firm has been a trusted name in default legal services, providing comprehensive solutions to mortgage servicers, banks, investors, and other financial institutions. Our success is built on a deep understanding of the industry, strong relationships, and an unwavering commitment to client service.
We take pride in being more than just legal counsel—we are a dedicated partner to our clients, ensuring they have the resources, support, and legal guidance needed to navigate complex regulations and mitigate risk. Whether through ongoing legal representation, training sessions, or industry advocacy, we work alongside our clients to drive success.

About the role

• The Associate Attorney represents TMLF and its creditor clients in pre-litigation, settlement, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and light litigation matters in Hawaii. The attorney will travel from home to Circuit Court and U.S. District Court as needed and will appear remotely in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and in Circuit Courts on the outer islands. The attorney executes case strategies set by the Managing Attorney.

What you'll do

• Manage a high-volume individual caseload efficiently, with files at various stages: pre-litigation, settlement, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, excess proceeds, deeds in lieu, and light litigation.
• Prepare timely, accurate letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other filings, and advocate effectively at hearings.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings in person or remotely as required.
• Conduct initial intake and strategy analysis on newly assigned cases, and research the law and facts that apply to them.
• Make tactical decisions on individual matters within supervision guidelines.
• Provide responsive client service, and communicate case strategy and updates to clients.
• Meet all filing and court deadlines.
• Record billable work and time accurately.
• Collaborate with the TMLF team on internal case processing, reporting, and tracking.
• Pursue continued learning, including CLEs.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Managing Attorney

Qualifications

• This position requires a Juris Doctorate, Hawaii Bar license in good standing.
• Other skills required:
• Possess relevant technology competencies such as Westlaw and time-billing software.
• 5+ years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Background in foreclosure, title, and/or bankruptcy preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; resilient.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things, contributing team member, respectful of others.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to work in an office setting, including operating a computer, printer, or other standard office equipment.
• The work is performed in a traditional office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Travel may be required for court appearances and other in-person meetings

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Hawaii, Honolulu)