Litigation Attorney

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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

We are a national firm that has been in business for nearly 15 years. We are on the lookout for a talented Associate Attorney / Staff Attorney!

As a Real Estate Attorney / Mortgage Attorney in our company, we are able to offer:

• A competitive base salary between $100k and $120k! (we MAY go higher depending on relevant experience)
• Work from home / work remotely 100%!
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans!
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage!
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan!
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)!
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees!
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors!
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing!
• Wellness programs and employee discounts!
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth!

As a Foreclosure Attorney / Foreclosures Attorney on our team, you will be responsible for handling pre-litigation and litigation matters involving real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, and creditor’s rights. Candidates must be self-motivated and have excellent written and oral advocacy skill and experience with civil litigation. Logical and critical thinking is essential.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation cases from inception to completion.
• Manage pre-litigation cases and clear title to real property.
• Develop and seek approval for budgets and legal strategy.
• Research and prepare legal analysis on risks, exposure and strategies.
• Draft/argue pleadings and motions.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Develop and implement case strategy with supervising partner and client; communicate directly with clients.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, settlement conferences, etc. both telephonic, via video and in person.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings and adversary proceedings, as needed.
• Manage litigation cases, settlement conferences, etc. both telephonic, via video and in person.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings and adversary proceedings, as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Texas and maintain all necessary licensing and MCLE requirements; (additional license in firm’s other footprint states a plus).
• Five years of litigation experience preferred, but will consider entry-level candidates with strong interest in real estate or mortgage law.
• Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions and creditor’s rights preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain hourly billing requirement of 1920 hours annually.
• Candidate must live in Texas and be available and willing to attend in person hearings in Texas, as needed.

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