Remote WV Associate Attorney - Foreclosure & Real Estate

Stern & Eisenberg; Warrington Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Origination incentive up to 20%

Remote position with occasional travel

Job summary

Stern & Eisenberg is seeking an Associate Attorney for a remote role focused on foreclosure and lending case portfolios, with management from our West Virginia office. The position is entry-level and requires WV bar admissions, with potential bonus for VA/MD admissions.

Competitive benefits and origination incentives are offered. The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, researching statutes, and maintaining data in the case management system, with travel to court as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D from an ABA accredited law school.
• West Virginia Bar Admission required, additional admissions in VA or MD (or both) a bonus; Federal District Court admissions in Va and MD also a bonus; Candidate must be willing to waive into WV District Courts (at Firm’s expense) if not already admitted.
• Eviction and Bankruptcy experience a plus.
• Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.
• Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
• Must be able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
• Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
• Ability to handle a large volume of cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
• Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
• Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.
• Collaborates with management, colleagues and paralegals to ensure high level client service.
• Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
• Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.
• Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
• Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Attends both routine and complex hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
• Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Drafts pleadings and reviews materials prepared by paralegals, making corrections as necessary.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Client communication

Time management

Self-motivated and flexible

Attention to detail

Education

J.D from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

CaseAware

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word)

Job description

Stern & Eisenberg is seeking an Associate Attorney for a remote role focused on foreclosure and lending case portfolios, with management from our West Virginia office. The position is entry-level and requires WV bar admissions, with potential bonus for VA/MD admissions.

Competitive benefits and origination incentives are offered. The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, researching statutes, and maintaining data in the case management system, with travel to court as needed.