Senior Associate Attorney, Litigation
About The Position
The Senior Associate represents mortgage lenders and investor clients in complex commercial and residential foreclosure, title disputes, and real estate litigation matters throughout Texas. This role includes handling both routine and contested matters, making appearances in state and federal court, developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, and negotiating resolutions. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Texas default servicing, including non-judicial foreclosure, judicial foreclosure, and deceased debtor matters, and is capable of independently managing a high-volume, complex caseload.
Requirements
- J.D. degree, licensed in Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar
- 6+ years of experience in Texas default servicing and foreclosure litigation
- Demonstrated experience with non-judicial foreclosure, judicial foreclosure, and deceased debtor matters
- Knowledge of Texas Mortgage Foreclosure Law
- Knowledge of Texas Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules
- Previous experience with foreclosure litigation involving residential and commercial property
- Effectively manage time and priorities
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
- Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
- Ability to maintain high level of professionalism
- Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levels
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
Responsibilities
- Manage case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.
- Appear in court and argue motions necessary to the successful completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, eviction, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes and other matters.
- Communicate with clients regularly for updates and case resolution.
- Analyze loan files, title reports and other client documents.
- Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.
Benefits
- salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
