Associate Attorney

New American Funding

8d•$125,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Attorney, Title is responsible for managing the title claims and title resolutions, including developing and managing policies and procedures. The Associate Attorney, Title also handles all property related litigation, including quiet title, partition, and eminent domain matters.

Requirements

At least 5 years as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department handling title claim and judicial and non-judicial title resolution;
Admitted and in good standing to practice law in the state of residence;
Knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, VA, FHA and USDA requirements;
Excellent organizational, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy;
Strong legal research, writing and communication skills;
Professional, interpersonal skills with a strong sense of accountability and work ethic;
Ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization;
Self-motivated, detail oriented and able to multi-task;
Positive and a good team player.
Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Handling title and property litigation management, including litigation processes, software, and reporting.
Handling title and property litigation matters as lead attorney, including managing outside counsel, ensuring record preservation, and determining risk.
Handling the title claim process, including claim submission and claim coverage review.
Documenting title claim and title and property litigation processes through policies and procedures, and training staff.
Ensuring compliance with investor and insurer requirements for eminent domain complaints and partial release requests.
Providing legal advice regarding title issues for loan pre-funding and servicing.
Preparing non-judicial title resolution documents, including partial releases, scrivener’s error affidavits, and affidavits of rescission.
Managing outside counsel, including insurance title counsel, for judicial title resolutions, including Declaratory Judgment, Partition, and Quiet Title complaints.
Advising staff on title requirements for post-foreclosure conveyance to investors and insurers.
Performing additional duties as assigned.