Creditor Rights Attorney
About The Position
SouthLaw, P.C. is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, results-oriented attorney for its Collection and Litigation departments in the St. Louis, Missouri office. The firm works in mortgage banking and creditor’s rights, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, evictions, real estate collections, and related civil litigation. The attorney will represent creditors and financial institutions in collection actions, money judgment collections, and litigation matters. The role involves reviewing legal documents and title work, drafting pleadings, interpreting contracts, resolving disputes and issues, negotiating settlements, and communicating with clients, mortgagors, and opposing counsel. Regular court appearances and limited travel to surrounding metropolitan counties are expected. Salary is commensurate with experience and competency. The firm provides a benefits package. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic documents and general computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas is preferred; the job flash summary states the successful candidate must be licensed in Missouri and Kansas.
- Application for licensure in Iowa and Nebraska will be requested within six months from the date of hire.
- Three to five years of general civil court experience or comparable experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of creditor rights law and experience litigating collections matters is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Represent creditors and financial institutions in collection actions.
- Represent creditors in money judgment collection and litigation matters.
- Review legal documents and title work.
- Draft legal pleadings.
- Interpret contracts.
- Resolve disputes and legal issues.
- Negotiate settlements.
- Communicate with clients, mortgagors, and opposing counsel.
- Make regular court appearances.
- Travel to surrounding metropolitan counties as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching up to 3%, over a three-year vesting period
- Medical insurance with the base rate paid 100% by the firm
- Dental insurance with the base rate paid 100% by the firm
- Vision insurance with the base rate paid 100% by the firm
- Fuel adjustment
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Phone provided by the firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
