Associate Attorney- West Virginia
About The Position
Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm’s foreclosure and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. Stern & Eisenberg offers a highly competitive salary structure, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a remote position with occasional travel for hearings. This position is primarily managed from our West Virginia office location. This is an entry-level position. Prior experience with foreclosure, real estate and creditors’ rights, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court is preferred but not required. Comprehensive benefits package, including vision / medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match up to 4%, monthly bonus eligibility and origination incentives. Seeking driven, team players who are eager both to learn and advance their careers.
Requirements
- J.D from an ABA accredited law school
- West Virginia Bar Admission required
- Candidate must be willing to waive into WV District Courts (at Firm’s expense) if not already admitted
- Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
- Must be able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
- Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to handle a large volume of cases
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with foreclosure, real estate and creditors’ rights, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court is preferred but not required.
- Additional admissions in VA or MD (or both) a bonus
- Federal District Court admissions in Va and MD also a bonus
- Entry level applicants encouraged, prior experience a plus
- Eviction and Bankruptcy experience a plus
- Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
- Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
- Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.
- Collaborates with management, colleagues and paralegals to ensure high level client service
- Other duties as assigned.
- Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
- Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.
- Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
- Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
- Attends both routine and complex hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
- Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Drafts pleadings and reviews materials prepared by paralegals, making corrections as necessary.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary structure
- Flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Vision / medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Monthly bonus eligibility
- Origination incentives
- Origination incentive up to 20% for new clients brought to S&E
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
