Oklahoma Associate Attorney

About The Role

Act as an attorney who represents TMLF and TMLF creditor clients in pre-litigation issues, foreclosure actions, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, and other litigation matters as assigned. Will also work with TMLF team on internal case processing.

What You'll Do

• Efficient management of multiple pre-litigation issues, foreclosure actions, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, and other litigation matters as assigned.
• Timely preparation of high quality letters, emails, foreclosure documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosure, and appellate briefs as assigned.
• Reviews, audits, and edits legal work product of department staff.
• Provides guidance, feedback, and approval on legal work product to non-attorney staff and as requested.
• Maintains a high level of ethical standards concerning case load.
• Attends court hearings, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required.
• Initial intake and preparation of strategy analysis of new cases assigned.
• Research applicable to assigned cases.
• Accurate recording of billable work performed.
• Provides excellent customer service to clients.
• Commitment to continued education/learning by attending CLEs, etc.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by Managing Attorney.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate, Oklahoma State Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in creditors' rights, foreclosure, or title.
• Strong familiarity with Oklahoma Code of Civil Procedure and court appearances requirements.
• Willingness to travel to various Oklahoma counties as needed.
• Comfortable drafting basic pleadings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to clients, colleagues, and leadership.
• Demonstrated customer-service skills, including professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to resolve inquiries effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially when reviewing documents and updating case information.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and determine effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Access, with the ability to learn additional technology platforms as required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Adaptability to changing client expectations, internal processes, and industry requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bankruptcy experience is a plus, though not required.
• Additional active law licenses in any of the following states are a plus: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, California, or Hawaii.

Competencies

• Ethics - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs workflows and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments. Matches the responsibility to the person. Gives authority to work independently. Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities. Provides recognition for results.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others. Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.