New Mexico Foreclosure & Property Litigation Associate

The Mortgage Law Firm; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortgage Law Firm seeks an experienced associate attorney to handle foreclosure-related litigation, loss mitigation, and related matters. You will supervise paralegals, prepare pleadings, and liaise with clients, staff, and courts while ensuring timely and precise work product.

Qualified candidates hold a JD and NM bar license, with dual licensure in NM and at least one other state preferred. Real property/foreclosure background is advantageous, and travel to court may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required with active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience in foreclosure, real property, and title work preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as an associate attorney in relevant practice areas.
• Proficient with Westlaw and time-billing software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and correspondence for foreclosure and related litigation.
• Supervise paralegal staff and manage client and staff communications.
• Research law and facts; draft high-quality pleadings and briefs.
• Ensure ethical standards, timely billable and non-billable recording.

Skills

Ethics

Analytical

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Westlaw

Time-billing software

Education

Juris Doctorate

New Mexico Bar license in good standing

Dual licensure: NM + TX/OK/AZ/CO

Real property/foreclosure/title background

5 years of associate attorney experience

Tools

None

Job description

The Mortgage Law Firm seeks an experienced associate attorney to handle foreclosure-related litigation, loss mitigation, and related matters. You will supervise paralegals, prepare pleadings, and liaise with clients, staff, and courts while ensuring timely and precise work product.

Qualified candidates hold a JD and NM bar license, with dual licensure in NM and at least one other state preferred. Real property/foreclosure background is advantageous, and travel to court may be required.