Attorney - Real Estate Collections and Foreclosure

Job Description

Job Description

Attorney – Real Estate Collections and Foreclosure

The Firm offers a full benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability and long-term care insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Job Description

SouthLaw, P.C., a nationally recognized leader in the mortgage banking and creditor’s rights industry, seeks an energetic, highly motivated and results-oriented attorney who is interested in an environment which demands legal reasoning, independent thought and creative problem solving. The firm specializes in foreclosure, bankruptcy, evictions, real estate collections and related civil litigation. The current opening for the attorney position is in the Foreclosure department in West Des Moines, Iowa.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing legal services related to foreclosure, eviction and bankruptcy matters. General duties include reviewing real estate titles, drafting pleadings, contract interpretation, dispute and issue resolution, communicating with clients and opposing counsel and assisting with the management of support staff. Some court appearances and limited travel to surrounding metropolitan counties will be expected.

Compensation includes a full benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and competency for the position. For more information about the firm, visit www.southlaw.com.

Education, Training, Experience

• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa
• Federal licensure will be expected within 6 months from date of hire
• Minimum 2-5 years general civil court experience or comparable is preferred
• Knowledge of real estate title law and real estate title standards is preferred
• Proficiency with electronic documents and general computer literacy

Job Flash Summary

A recognized leader in the mortgage banking and creditor’s rights industry seeks an organized, highly motivated and results-oriented attorney. The successful candidate must be licensed in Iowa and possess at least 2 years of civil court experience. Responsibilities include performing legal services involved with foreclosure and real estate matters, including reviewing title work, dispute and issue resolution and communications with clients, mortgagors and opposing counsel.

SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.