Associate Attorney, Foreclosure

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Associate Attorney will report directly to the Managing Partner of Judicial Foreclosure and Title Clearance Department - South. They will work alongside the attorneys, and support staff in the New Orleans, Louisiana office and carry their own caseload. The right candidate is licensed in the state of Louisiana and will have worked as an Associate for at least five (5) years. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years experience as an attorney.  Experience in real estate law and title review/clearance is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Detailed review of documentation related to judicial foreclosures to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
• Interpret loan documents in detail to identify missing items and issues to address with client.
• Communicate with clients in a professional and personable manner
• Self starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a high volume environment
• Review title reports within 24 - 48 hours of receipt of same, identify title issues, and make full recommendations on how to cure title issues to the client.
• Cure simple and complex title issues in a timely manner.
• Review title examinations, pleadings, loan documents, and foreclosure documents in order to evaluate, provide legal opinions, and rectify file level issues.
• Create, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
• Create, review, and edit all documents related to the foreclosure and title clearance process.
• Work effectively and congenially with a team of employees supporting the department.
• Work effectively and congenially with attorneys and other departments; promote interdepartmental cooperation.
• Ability to exercise professionalism and courtesy when faced with adversarial conversations and situations.
• Effectively monitor and move forward an independent caseload.
• Interpret, evaluate and apply independent judgment and decision making regarding file level legal and compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.
• Will perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education and Work Experience:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Requires membership and good standing with the LA State Bar
• 2 years of related real estate, title, and/or financial services experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Manage a portfolio of files for clients.
• Ability to navigate throughout local and Louisiana jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to courteously and professionally communicate with clients, vendors, team members, clerks or Judges in various counties as well as borrowers and defense attorneys.
• Must provide excellent customer service (internally and externally).
• Must be a self starter and possess good time-management abilities.
• Ability to travel occasionally to conduct trainings or attend industry events.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills; have the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change.
• High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in internet research activities.
• Familiarity with case and document management software.
• Good understanding of policies and procedures of law.
• Ability to delegate, follow-up, and monitor tasks to completion.
• Ability to operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Job will entail occasional out of state travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. If you possess the requisite qualifications, and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; or
• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for it's mortgage servicing clients. The firm’s unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the work place.

Company Description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for it's mortgage servicing clients. The firm’s unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel.\r\n\r\nMcCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the work place.