Foreclosure Attorney

McMichael Taylor Gray•Charleston, SC

20h

About The Position

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking a Foreclosure Attorney with experience in South Carolina to join its growing practice. The role involves overseeing and managing high-volume statewide foreclosure matters, advancing files, coordinating with clients and other parties, and handling legal work from document preparation through hearings, trials, and public auctions as needed. The attorney will manage files under applicable foreclosure rules and firm timelines, use the firm’s case management system and reports, review title searches, and maintain accurate case updates. The ideal candidate is career-oriented and has at least three years of relevant legal experience, or a strong desire to learn foreclosure, eviction, and title proceedings. Creditor-side bankruptcy and litigation experience are advantageous. The successful candidate can manage numerous priorities in a fast-paced environment, communicate professionally, work independently and collaboratively, and provide exceptional customer service. Leadership and management skills are strongly preferred. McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is a full-service default and creditors’ rights law firm that provides legal services to financial institutions throughout most of the Eastern United States. Its stated core values are Excellence, Integrity, Honesty, and Respect. Candidates must pass required pre-employment screening and provide two professional references. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of the states where the candidate practices on behalf of the firm.
At least 3 years of experience practicing law focused on finance, real estate, or representing financial institutions in real estate-related matters.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Proficiency in legal research, writing, and document drafting.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Commitment to ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality.
Ability to pass a background check and provide two professional references.
Must complete required pre-employment screens and confirm eligibility to work in the United States; criminal, credit history, and reference checks may also apply depending on the position.
At least three years of experience representing creditors in foreclosures, evictions, and/or title proceedings, or a strong desire to learn these practice areas.
Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, communicate professionally, and provide exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

Courtroom experience.
Experience in real estate, mortgage, and/or commercial litigation.
Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, and applicable state and federal debt collection and real property law.
Experience in foreclosure and real estate law; candidates without this experience must be willing to learn.
Creditor-side bankruptcy experience.
Litigation experience.
Leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and management of high-volume statewide foreclosure matters.
Ensure appropriate actions are taken to expedite the firm’s files.
Act as a liaison between the firm and clients, vendors, outside counsel, courts, trustees, and other foreclosure personnel.
Manage files in accordance with applicable foreclosure rules and firm-established timelines.
Use the firm’s case management system to create, manage, and review daily and weekly reports.
Review and execute pleadings and correspondence.
Maintain accurate updates in client and firm management systems.
Outline, prepare, and present pleadings and other legal documents.
Argue assigned cases at hearings, conferences, mediations, or trials.
Attend and/or conduct public auctions as needed.
Review title searches to identify title issues and determine the proper parties to serve.