Managing Attorney

Kosmos; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing national law firm in Alabama is seeking a remote Managing Attorney responsible for overseeing the attorneys and staff of the Alabama Division. The role includes compliance with legal standards, risk management, and the development of departmental goals, making it an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal professional.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum five years litigation/courtroom experience.
• Subject matter expert in field.
• Member of the state Bar with necessary licensing.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys and paralegals.
• Ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Litigation

Compliance

Risk Mitigation

Leadership

Education

JD from accredited law school

Licensed in Alabama

Job description

Growing National Law firm in Alabama has a remote Managing Attorney role. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. You can live anywhere in the state of Alabama

Purpose

The Supervising Attorney is responsible for managing the attorneys and employees of the Alabama Division of the firm, whose primary clients are mortgage lenders and servicers, banks, and other mortgage investors throughout the region. Supervisory duties include the compliance with FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and loan servicer/investor guidelines. This person will be responsible for the development, forecasting and managing of the department annual P&L.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

• Must attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
• Must be accountable for legal, risk mitigation and cost control while remaining compliant with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
• Must collaborate with executive manage, senior leadership, and team members throughout the firm, including Bankruptcy, Litigation, Title, REO, Human Resources, Accounting, and IT Departments, to ensure operational and legal compliance
• Must manage Attorneys and Paralegals
• Must develop departmental policies, procedures and goals.

Job Requirements

• JD from accredited law school
• Licensed in AL
• Minimum of five years of litigation/courtroom experience and default management (foreclosure, title, bankruptcy, evictions and REO)
• Member of the state Bar while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements

• Subject matter expert in their field