Managing Attorney - Trustee Department

RAS is seeking a Managing Attorney - Trustee Department as a key addition to its team to help scale operations and support its expanding practice out west. This role is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and strategic direction of the firm's Trustee Department and oversees a team of attorneys, foreclosure professionals, and support staff responsible for administering nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings on behalf of mortgage servicers. The Managing Attorney ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, investor, and client requirements while driving operational excellence, quality control, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with meaningful experience in mortgage foreclosure and trustee operations, as well as strong leadership and organizational skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and manage all Trustee Department operations, personnel, workflows, and performance metrics.
• Mentor and develop attorneys and staff.
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client service.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for client legal and operational issues.

Legal & Regulatory Oversight

• Provide legal oversight of nonjudicial foreclosure processes and trustee activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state foreclosure statutes, investor guidelines, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting mortgage servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation, and default servicing operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably California.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience leading attorneys and legal operations teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonjudicial foreclosure processes and real estate title matters, including title report review, lien priority, and identification and resolution of title defects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing high-volume legal operations.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.

With a team of over 1,400 professionals operating across 30 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.