Associate Attorney

About the role

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm focused on leveraging technology to enhance client and business partnerships. We serve depository and non-depository financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our core values of Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues and review strategies for assigned matters with Managing Attorney
• Handle a caseload in accordance with firm, client, and court timeline requirements
• Work with department staff to ensure timely updates to client systems and the firm’s case management system
• Prepare and review a variety of legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with client directives and state/federal law
• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, codes, and prepare foreclosure related motions, complaints, responsive pleadings, and briefs
• Review and analyze real estate law and real estate title cases and ability to handle substantive real estate and title litigation matters
• Draft complaints, motions, and other filings
• Perform quality control reviews of documents and staff work
• (Depending on experience level and/or ability to be trained): draft / argue pre-trial motions and pleadings, attend court hearings and mediations, and handle depositions; participate in trials at the state and Federal level

Requirements

• Must be VA barred; recently law school graduate who are awaiting bar results are welcome to apply
• The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, a superior communicator (both oral and written communications are key to our practice), capable of multitasking effectively, and works well in a group or individually
• Able to prioritize and manage an assigned portfolio of work in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating great attention to detail and accountability
• Experience representing banks or mortgage servicers, or general real estate or litigation experience is a plus, but recently licensed attorneys with relevant background are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Must be a recent law school graduate
• Must be able to pass the Virginia Bar Exam
• Must have strong analytical and research skills
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have a strong understanding of real estate and/or mortgage law

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of real estate and/or mortgage law

Benefits

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full time (either an in-office position or hybrid in-office/remote position).