Associate Attorney

About the Organization Brock & Scott has been a trusted leader in the financial services and real estate industry for over 25 years with a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Our attorneys and staff drive solutions that create value and results to achieve client goals and help them accomplish more. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, we work as one team, at our best each day, putting our clients' interests first.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

In principle and in practice, Brock & Scott values and seeks inclusion and diversity within our community. Brock & Scott is committed to providing a welcoming and equitable environment with opportunities for engagement regardless of individual thought, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, ethnicity and experience.

Description

The Associate Attorney is responsible for handling foreclosure and eviction matters for the firm. They will utilize legal knowledge and experience to facilitate the foreclosure and eviction process on behalf of our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation, review, and approval of foreclosure related pleadings.
• Handle all aspects of foreclosure matters including contested foreclosures.
• Participation in mediations, depositions, telephonic hearings, in-person hearings.
• Regular client meetings/updates.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Member in good standing of the Tennessee bar (Georgia a plus).
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail, and phone).
• Provides exceptional client service.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Benefits Detail:

Brock & Scott, PLLC offers an attractive benefit package to full-time employees on the 1st of the following month of hire. The insurance portion includes medical, dental, voluntary life, voluntary vision, and critical illness, all at competitive rates. At the 90-day introductory period, the Firm also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.

Full-time attorneys receive paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance, as well as a premium PTO package of 18 days per year. PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy. PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment. After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment with Brock & Scott, PLLC is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include, but are not limited to, a criminal background check, conflict of interest check, employment and education verification (as applicable), and a pre-employment drug screening. Drug testing is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geographic Eligibility Requirement:

To be considered for this position, applicants must currently reside within Brock & Scott, PLLC’s geographic footprint. Eligible states include: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Brock & Scott, PLLC - Brentwood

Shift -not applicable-

This position is currently accepting applications.