Associate Attorney

Job Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including but not limited to: FDCPA Letters, Demand Letters, Notices of Sale, and Sheriff's Deeds.
• Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients on a variety of issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Review court alerts and provide compliance guidance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required from a law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and in good standing.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, collections, or creditors' rights.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
• Prior in-house compliance experience reviewing relevant statutes and caselaw preferred.
• Prior doc review and/or litigation experience preferred.
• Prior experience with CaseAware or a similar case management system preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays.
• Medical (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield & Blue-Care Network) insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) insurance options.
• Vision and Dental insurance options.
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with employer match.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave benefits.
• Company-organized Volunteer opportunities.
• Commitment to providing work-life balance.
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more!

Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with an average of 40 hours per week. Position may require extended hours and flexible availability outside of the regular business schedule.