Associate Attorney, Foreclosure

Mrlp Llp•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Attorney will report directly to the Managing Partner of Judicial Foreclosure and Title Clearance Department - South. They will work alongside the attorneys, and support staff in the New Orleans, Louisiana office and carry their own caseload. The right candidate is licensed in the state of Louisiana and will have worked as an Associate for at least five (5) years. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience as an attorney. Experience in real estate law and title review/clearance is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Requires membership and good standing with the LA State Bar
2 years of related real estate, title, and/or financial services experience.
Manage a portfolio of files for clients.
Ability to navigate throughout local and Louisiana jurisdictional requirements.
Ability to courteously and professionally communicate with clients, vendors, team members, clerks or Judges in various counties as well as borrowers and defense attorneys.
Must provide excellent customer service (internally and externally).
Must be a self-starter and possess good time-management abilities.
Ability to travel occasionally to conduct trainings or attend industry events.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
Must possess exceptional organizational skills; have the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change.
High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.
Proficiency in internet research activities.
Familiarity with case and document management software.
Good understanding of policies and procedures of law.
Ability to delegate, follow-up, and monitor tasks to completion.
Ability to operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone.
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

The right candidate is licensed in the state of Louisiana and will have worked as an Associate for at least five (5) years.
The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience as an attorney.
Experience in real estate law and title review/clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Detailed review of documentation related to judicial foreclosures to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
Interpret loan documents in detail to identify missing items and issues to address with client.
Communicate with clients in a professional and personable manner
Review title reports within 24 - 48 hours of receipt of same, identify title issues, and make full recommendations on how to cure title issues to the client.
Cure simple and complex title issues in a timely manner.
Review title examinations, pleadings, loan documents, and foreclosure documents in order to evaluate, provide legal opinions, and rectify file level issues.
Create, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
Create, review, and edit all documents related to the foreclosure and title clearance process.
Work effectively and congenially with a team of employees supporting the department.
Work effectively and congenially with attorneys and other departments; promote interdepartmental cooperation.
Ability to exercise professionalism and courtesy when faced with adversarial conversations and situations.
Effectively monitor and move forward an independent caseload.
Interpret, evaluate and apply independent judgment and decision making regarding file level legal and compliance issues.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.
Will perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.