New Mexico Associate Attorney

The Mortgage Law Firm•Remote (NM, US), TX

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves the preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence related to judicial foreclosures, mediations, foreclosure-related litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, post-foreclosure evictions, and surplus proceeds cases. The attorney may be required to attend court hearings, mediations, and depositions. A key responsibility includes supervising paralegal staff in the preparation of work-product for these legal areas. The attorney will manage all actions and serve as the primary contact for clients and staff. Familiarity with foreclosure work is essential, and a background in title, including post-sale marketable title, is desirable. Travel may be necessary for court appearances and other in-person meetings.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
New Mexico Bar license in good standing
Relevant technology competencies such as Westlaw and time-billing software
5 years of experience as an associate attorney

Nice To Haves

Background in real property, foreclosure, and title
Dual licensure in New Mexico and one or more of the following states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, or Colorado.

Responsibilities

Efficient management of multiple files in various stages of progression: litigation issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, deeds in lieu, replevins, sales, probate, and other litigation matters as assigned.
Research and analytical skills sufficient to review, digest, and adjust business to new regulatory demands.
Timely preparation of high quality letters, emails, documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosure, and appellate briefs as assigned.
Reviews, audits, and edits legal work product of department staff.
Provides guidance, feedback, and approval on legal work product.
Maintains a high level of ethical standards, including but not limited to case load management, communications, and timeliness.
Excellent communication skills, with particular emphasis on client communications and correspondence.
Attend court hearings, sales, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required.
Ability to learn and effectively use internal case management systems (CMS) and client shared platforms to keep files moving forward, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, complete tasks and events, and keep firm personnel and clients apprised of case status.
Works well with others, communicates effectively, collaborates with colleagues, and contributes as a team player.
Self-starter who can work independently to ensure work is completed timely, efficiently, and accurately.
Initial intake and preparation of strategy analysis of new cases assigned.
Research law and facts applicable to assigned cases.
Accurate recording of billable and non-billable work performed.
Provides excellent customer service to clients.
Commitment to continued education/learning by attending CLEs, etc.
Assist with other tasks as assigned by Managing Attorney.