Texas Associate Attorney

About the role

Attend court hearings and preparation of pleadings, motions and correspondence relating to nonjudicial foreclosures, foreclosure-related litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, post-foreclosure evictions, and surplus proceeds cases. Supervise paralegal staff in preparation of work product relating to nonjudicial foreclosures, foreclosure-related litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, post-foreclosure evictions, and surplus proceeds cases. Manage all contested litigation actions and act as prime contact for clients and staff. Must be familiar with Texas foreclosure work. Title background, to include post-sale marketable title, is also desirable. Travel may be required for court appearances and other in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of multiple files in various stages of progression: litigation issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, deeds in lieu, replevins, sales, probate, and other litigation matters as assigned.
• Research and analytical skills sufficient to review, digest, and adjust business to new regulatory demands.
• Timely preparation of high quality letters, emails, 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.
• Maintains a high level of ethical standards, including but not limited to case load management, communications, and timeliness.
• Excellent communication skills, with particular emphasis on client communications and correspondence.
• Attend court hearings, sales, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required.
• Initial intake and preparation of strategy analysis of new cases assigned.
• Research law and facts 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

• This position requires a Juris Doctorate, Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Possess relevant technology competencies such as Westlaw and time-billing software.
• 5+ years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Background in foreclosure, title, and/or bankruptcy preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Skills

• 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; resilient.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches