Mortgage Default Litigation Attorney

Confidential Jobs; North Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in North Dakota is seeking an attorney to monitor proceedings, attend hearings, and advise clients. This role involves representing secured creditors and mortgage servicers, drafting pleadings, and managing litigated files in a fast-paced environment.

The attorney collaborates with teams, conducts legal research, signs documents, and ensures compliance with deadlines. In-person appearances are required occasionally, with minimal travel, and the successful candidate will have a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in the default servicing industry.
• Litigation, foreclosure, eviction and bankruptcy experience preferred
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• A strong ability to self-manage tasks and communicate with a team is crucial to this role.

Responsibilities

• Representing secured creditors, financial institutions, and mortgage servicers in all stages of the default process
• Managing and maintaining default files in accordance with the firm’s compliance requirements
• Reviewing and signing documents in the default process, including motions, notices, affidavits, and other pleadings
• Reviewing and compiling documents required for the default process
• Researching and analyzing statutes, judicial decisions, administrative law, and local rules
• Attending hearings, mediations, trials, settlement conferences, and other appearances, as necessary
• Handling client inquiries in a timely and competent manner through various case management systems, phone, and email
• Properly using and relying on the firm’s case management system and reporting to ensure legal and client deadlines are adhered to
• Maximizing client billing opportunities while maintaining a clear focus on compliance expectations by prioritizing and working at a fast pace on a high volume of cases.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Confidential Jobs in North Dakota is seeking an attorney to monitor proceedings, attend hearings, and advise clients. This role involves representing secured creditors and mortgage servicers, drafting pleadings, and managing litigated files in a fast-paced environment.

The attorney collaborates with teams, conducts legal research, signs documents, and ensures compliance with deadlines. In-person appearances are required occasionally, with minimal travel, and the successful candidate will have a