Litigation Attorney

Schneiderman & Sherman, PC; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental insurance

401(k) Traditional/Roth

Disability and life insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Volunteer opportunities

Work-life balance

Team bonding events

Job summary

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. seeks a Litigation Attorney to represent lenders, banks, and financial institutions in foreclosure and related matters across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

You will file court documents, handle complex disputes, and develop litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for assigned clients. The ideal candidate brings a JD, active Ohio bar (Indiana/Kentucky a plus) and 5+ years of foreclosure, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights experience, with strong research,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Ohio Bar in good standing; Indiana/Kentucky bar a plus.
• 5+ years of foreclosure/bankruptcy/creditors' rights experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Ohio court procedures and filing requirements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients on a variety of issues.
• Manage all contested, litigated, and commercial foreclosure files across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• Handle complex title issues, multi-party disputes, guaranty enforcement, and commercial loan structures.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy on contested matters; draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Review bankruptcy pleadings; attend hearings; coordinate with trustees and opposing counsel.
• Attend and manage contested hearings, oral arguments, settlement conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C., our mission is to provide clients with access to the most creative, cost-effective solutions for their various legal issues. We are always accessible, responsive, and attentive to detail. We will vigorously fight for the interests of our clients by providing the most innovative and effective representation in our field.

The firm prides itself on its exemplary timelines, client communications, and corporate compliance. Our continued commitment to advancing default technology has provided significant value and savings to our clients nationwide. Moreover, the education, experience, and dedication of our attorneys and staff allow us to handle our clients’ diverse problems in a professional and timely manner.

Our attorneys and staff are proud of our history serving the mortgage industry. We are dedicated to the interests of our clients, our people, and our community. We strive to address their needs and meet their expectations efficiently and effectively - and we do so with integrity, insight, and innovation.

Litigation Attorney Position Summary

Litigation Attorneys are responsible for representing lenders, banks, and financial institutions to recover assets and manage default servicing cases through structured litigation. You will make court appearances, prepare legal documents, and achieve ideal case outcomes on behalf of assigned clients. You are responsible for representing the firm professionally through timeliness and compliant processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients on a variety of issues.
• Manage all contested, litigated, and commercial foreclosure files as well as Bankruptcy Cases across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky
• Handle complex title issues, multi-party disputes, guaranty enforcement, and commercial loan structures inherent to commercial matters
• Develop and execute litigation strategy on contested matters; draft and argue dispositive motions
• Review and file all bankruptcy pleadings; attend hearings; coordinate with trustees and opposing counsel in conjunction with Bankruptcy Staff
• Attend and manage contested hearings, oral arguments, settlement conferences, mediations, and trials
• Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required from a law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Ohio and being in good standing is required.
• Admission to the State Bar of Indiana and/or State Bar of Kentucky is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, collections, or creditors' rights preferred.
• Knowledge of Ohio court procedures and filing requirements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Medical (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield) insurance
• Vision and Dental insurance
• 401(k) Traditional/Roth retirement plans with employer match
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave benefits
• Company-organized Volunteer opportunities
• Commitment to providing work-life balance
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more!

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with an average of 40 hours per week. Position may require extended hours and flexible availability outside of the regular business schedule.