Litigation Attorney

Purpose

The Litigation Attorney is responsible for handling creditor’s rights, real estate, and title curative litigated matters for the Firm.

Specific Duties, Activities And Responsibilities

• Attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
• Willing and able to travel on an as needed basis
• Work well with all members of the group
• Willing and able to write articles and make presentations to clients, trade associations, and ICLE
• Participate in marketing initiatives
• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of two – four years of litigation/courtroom experience (creditor’s rights/foreclosure experience a plus)
• Member in good standing of the state Bar of Georgia
• Proficient in performing legal research and writing
• Proficient in taking & defending depositions
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters
• Proficiency with Westlaw
• Well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure in both state and federal court

General Competency Factors

• Proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner
• Team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary
• Extremely organized and able to multi-task
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others

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

About the Role

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners.

Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients.

Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Qualifications

Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.

Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.

Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.

Willing and able to work well with all members of the group.

Willing and able to write articles and make presentations to clients, trade associations, and ICLE.

Participate in marketing initiatives.

Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases.

Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Must be proficient in performing legal research and writing.

Must be proficient in taking & defending depositions.

Must be proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters.

Proficiency with Westlaw.

Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure in both state and federal court.

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