Litigation Attorney

McMichael Taylor Gray•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its Alabama practice. The attorney will manage a litigation caseload involving matters such as probate, title curative work, wrongful foreclosure, title disputes, evictions, and tax issues. The attorney will handle cases from referral through disposition, settlement, or verdict, including court appearances and discovery. The role also involves responding to disputes, following investor guidelines and applicable state and federal requirements, preparing and reviewing legal and client documents, resolving title issues, advising firm clients, and researching statutes and case law. The successful candidate will be licensed and in good standing to practice law, reside in Alabama, and have at least three years of legal practice experience focused on finance, real estate, or representation of financial institutions in real estate-related matters. Additional state licensure is preferred. Experience in real estate, mortgage, or commercial litigation is strongly preferred. Candidates should have strong communication, research, writing, and drafting skills and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Travel may be required as needed. McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is a full-service default and creditors’ rights law firm providing legal services to financial institutions throughout most of the Eastern United States. The firm emphasizes excellence, integrity, honesty, and respect. Employment is conditional on successful completion of required screening, including a background check; candidates must also provide two professional references. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the state bar(s) in the states where the attorney practices on behalf of the firm.
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing, and reside in Alabama.
Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law focused on finance, real estate, or representation of financial institutions in real estate-related matters.
Maintain knowledge of state laws and civil procedure.
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.
Successful completion of required pre-employment standards and ability to provide two professional references.

Nice To Haves

Licensure in additional states.
Knowledge of federal court practice.
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, bankruptcy, or evictions; candidates without this experience must be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload, including matters such as probate, title curative work, wrongful foreclosure, title disputes, evictions, and tax issues.
Handle cases from referral through disposition, settlement, or verdict.
Attend court hearings and conduct discovery.
Respond to disputes and adhere to investor guidelines and applicable state and federal requirements and regulations.
Prepare and review documents for accuracy, including court filings, client and opposing-counsel correspondence, and figures for demand letters, reinstatement quotes, and payoff quotes.
Resolve title issues and complete necessary curative actions to allow for clear title.
Provide legal advice to firm clients.
Research applicable statutes and case law.