Title Attorney

Associate AttorneyAs an Associate Attorney in our foreclosure practice, you will join a team of attorneys representing mortgage lenders and servicers throughout South Carolina in State and Federal Courts in foreclosure and title issue areas of law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:Attend court proceedings (trials, motion hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations)Draft pleading, motions, discovery, and memoranda of lawMeet and confer with clients, witnesses, and opposing counselReview of residential real estate title searches and loan documentsRequired CompetenciesEthics & IntegrityProductivity & Hard WorkEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityCommitment to ExcellenceKnowledge & SkillsPositive Interpersonal RelationshipsMinimum QualificationsJ.D from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the state of South Carolina1-3 years' experience handling foreclosure work.Completion of S.C. Rule 403 requirementsEffective time management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documentsAbility to manage several projects simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and collaborate with othersPreferred Skills & Experience - These are additional skills and experience that are not required to hold this position, but may provide candidates who possess them an edge over candidates who do not.Experience with title curative and/or real estateLitigation ExperienceWork Environment This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.EEO Statement Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, Federal, or local law. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.