Senior Litigation Associate Creditors' Rights & Foreclosure

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

A premier, multi-state law firm with a 50 year legacy of excellence in Creditors’ Rights is opening a new office in Raleigh, NC. They are seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to serve as a foundational member of this new location. This is a unique "ground floor" opportunity to help shape the culture and operations of a local office while backed by the massive resources, stability, and national reputation of a regional powerhouse.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Package: A base salary range of $165,000 – $215,000, supplemented by a bonus structure that recognizes high-level performance.
• Defined Partnership Path: We are looking for a future leader. This position offers a transparent, merit-based trajectory to partnership for an attorney who demonstrates exceptional advocacy and a commitment to firm growth.
• Elite Client Base: You will represent some of the nation’s largest financial institutions, mortgage servicers, and secondary market investors in complex, high-stakes matters.
• Sophisticated Infrastructure: While the office is new to Raleigh, you will be supported by an established, state-of-the-art case management system and a seasoned regional administrative team.
• Professional Autonomy: We value expertise. You will have the independence to manage a diverse and challenging docket while collaborating with a team of top-tier practitioners across the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Leadership: Oversee and manage complex foreclosure proceedings, commercial collections, and real estate litigation from inception through final judgment.
• Strategic Counsel: Draft and argue complex dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and pleadings regarding novel legal issues in the creditors' rights space.
• Client Management: Act as a primary point of contact for sophisticated institutional clients, providing real-time updates and strategic risk assessments.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all litigation activities strictly adhere to state-specific requirements and federal regulations (FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, etc.).

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10+ years of dedicated experience in Foreclosure and Creditors’ Rights litigation.
• Licensure: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of North Carolina real property law and the nuances of the judicial and non-judicial foreclosure processes.
• Professionalism: Exceptional writing skills, a commanding courtroom presence, and the ability to mentor junior staff as the office expands.

Confidentiality & Application

We understand the sensitive nature of a career move at the senior level. All inquiries and submissions will be held in the strictest professional confidence. If you are ready to leverage your expertise in a foundational leadership role with a clear path to the top, we invite you to reach out.

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