Lead Attorney

Growing National Law firm has a Lead Attorney Opening in Michigan. This is a remote position with a full benefits package. The Lead Attorney is responsible for managing the attorneys and employees of the Michigan Division of the firm, whose primary clients are mortgage lenders and servicers, banks, and other mortgage investors throughout the region. 

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

• Must attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
• Must be accountable for legal, risk mitigation and cost control while remaining compliant with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
• Must collaborate with executive manage, senior leadership, and team members throughout the firm, including Bankruptcy, Litigation, Title, REO, Human Resources, Accounting, and IT Departments, to ensure operational and legal compliance
• Must manage Attorneys and Paralegals
• Must develop departmental policies, procedures and goals.
• Must be willing and able to travel on an as needed basis
• Must be able to work well with all members of the group
• Must be willing and able to write articles and make presentations to clients, trade associations
• Must be willing and able to participate in marketing initiatives / business development
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements

• JD from accredited law school
• Licensed in Michigan
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation/courtroom experience and default management (foreclosure, title, bankruptcy, evictions and REO)
• Member of the state Bar while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements
• Subject matter expert in their field
• Experience managing employees and P&L responsibility