Associate Litigation Attorney

Position Overview

• The firm is seeking a litigation attorney with direct mortgage industry experience handling contested matters on behalf of mortgage lenders and servicers.
• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in mortgage servicing litigation, foreclosure litigation, creditor rights, bankruptcy, or related real estate litigation and be comfortable independently managing a high-volume contested caseload.
• This position requires a strong understanding of the mortgage servicing industry, foreclosure processes, creditor rights enforcement, and lender representation in both state and federal court proceedings.
• Represent mortgage lenders, servicers, banks, and financial institutions in contested foreclosure, creditor rights, bankruptcy, and real estate litigation matters
• Independently manage litigation matters from inception through final resolution
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Draft and review motions, briefs, settlement agreements, foreclosure-related pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Appear in state and federal courts on behalf of mortgage industry clients
• Advise lender and servicer clients regarding litigation strategy, risk exposure, compliance considerations, and resolution options
• Handle title disputes, foreclosure defense matters, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and related creditor rights litigation
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to ensure timely and effective case management
• Support multi-state litigation matters involving Missouri, Kansas, and Kentucky jurisdictions
• This is an in-office position based in Chesterfield offering a collaborative and professional environment with opportunities for growth, client interaction, and multi-state litigation exposure within the mortgage servicing and creditor rights industry.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Bar license and good standing required
• Willingness to obtain licensure in Kansas and Kentucky
• 3-5 years of litigation experience required
• Direct experience representing mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, banks, or financial institutions strongly preferred
• Prior experience in foreclosure litigation, mortgage servicing litigation, creditor rights, bankruptcy, default servicing, or real estate litigation required/preferred
• Strong knowledge of mortgage foreclosure procedures, creditor rights processes, and mortgage servicing-related litigation
• Courtroom, motion practice, and contested case management experience required
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program