Managing Attorney - Trustee Department
About The Position
RAS is seeking a Managing Attorney for its Trustee Department to help scale operations and support its expanding practice out west. The role is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and strategic direction of the department, overseeing attorneys, foreclosure professionals, and support staff who administer nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings on behalf of mortgage servicers. The Managing Attorney ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, investor, and client requirements while driving operational excellence, quality control, and client satisfaction. The role includes leading department operations, personnel, workflows, and performance metrics; mentoring and developing attorneys and staff; setting departmental goals and performance expectations; and serving as the primary escalation point for client legal and operational issues. The Managing Attorney also provides legal oversight of nonjudicial foreclosure processes and trustee activities, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting mortgage servicing and default servicing operations.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; California membership is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of management experience leading attorneys and legal operations teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nonjudicial foreclosure processes and real estate title matters, including title report review, lien priority, and identification and resolution of title defects.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing high-volume legal operations.
Nice To Haves
- Active bar membership in California.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Trustee Department operations, personnel, workflows, and performance metrics.
- Mentor and develop attorneys and staff.
- Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client service.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for client legal and operational issues.
- Provide legal oversight of nonjudicial foreclosure processes and trustee activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state foreclosure statutes, investor guidelines, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting mortgage servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation, and default servicing operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
