Associate Attorney
Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C.•Farmington Hills, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Associate Attorneys are responsible for non-judicial foreclosure, bankruptcy, and title matters, representing assigned financial institution clients with loss mitigation and asset recovery services. They are responsible for representing the firm professionally through timeliness and compliant processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.
Requirements
- Juris Doctrine (JD) is required from a law school.
- Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and in good standing.
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, collections, or creditors' rights.
- Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior in-house compliance experience reviewing relevant statutes and caselaw preferred.
- Prior doc review and/or litigation experience preferred.
- Prior experience with CaseAware or a similar case management system preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including but not limited to: FDCPA Letters, Demand Letters, Notices of Sale, and Sheriff's Deeds.
- Represent client interests; provide strategic legal counsel to staff and clients on a variety of issues.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Review court alerts and provide compliance guidance in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work cross-functionally with other attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
- Medical (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield & Blue-Care Network) insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision and Dental insurance options
- 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with employer match
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Paid Maternity/Paternity leave benefits
- Company-organized Volunteer opportunities
- Commitment to providing work-life balance
- Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
