Associate Attorney

Brock & Scott•Portland, ME

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Brock & Scott, PLLC, a recognized leader in creditors’ rights and legal default services, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Foreclosure Practice Group in Portland, Maine. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build or expand their experience in creditors’ rights, foreclosure, real estate, and related litigation while managing meaningful legal matters from initiation through resolution. The Associate Attorney will work closely with experienced attorneys, clients, and legal professionals while taking an active role in case strategy, court proceedings, title review, and client representation. We are seeking an attorney who combines sound legal judgment, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional client service. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven practice and take ownership of their matters while contributing to the continued success of the firm.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active Maine law license and member in good standing.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities and a substantial caseload in a deadline-driven environment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Professional, dependable, and committed to delivering responsive, high-quality legal representation.
Applicants must currently reside within Brock & Scott, PLLC’s geographic footprint. Eligible states include: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV.

Nice To Haves

Foreclosure, creditors’ rights, real estate, litigation, or financial services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage foreclosure matters through various stages of the legal process, including contested and litigated cases.
Draft, review, and approve pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other foreclosure-related legal documents.
Represent clients in hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings, both virtually and in person.
Analyze complex case issues and provide practical, solutions-focused legal guidance.
Conduct detailed reviews of chains of title, loan documentation, and other property-related records to identify and resolve potential issues.
Maintain proactive communication with clients, providing timely case updates, legal guidance, and recommendations.
Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and operational teams to ensure matters progress efficiently and in accordance with client requirements, applicable law, and firm standards.
Monitor deadlines, court requirements, and case activity while effectively managing a high-volume caseload.
Participate in special projects and other initiatives that support the continued growth and development of the practice.

Benefits

medical
dental
voluntary life
voluntary vision
critical illness
basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.
six (6) firm-recognized holidays
one (1) Day of Observance
PTO package of 12 days per year
401(k) plan