Associate Attorney

MBC Talent Connections • Nevada, IA, US

13 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

Our client is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. They are a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Our client is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets : Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

Our client is currently seeking an Associate Attorney in our Las Vegas office to handle litigated matters for the firm, with a focus on defensive litigation involving residential real estate, real property titles, mortgages, and foreclosure. Candidates should have excellent written and oral advocacy skills and experience with all aspects of civil litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of contested litigation stemming from mortgage servicing and / or foreclosure matters.
Manage pre-litigation cases and assist with clearing title to real property.
Prepare analysis of cases and advise client regarding strategies.
Draft court pleadings and motions.
Discovery, including taking & defending depositions.
Must be willing to travel throughout entire State of Nevada on an as needed basis.
Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conference and make court appearances.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Member of the Nevada State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.

Minimum of 2-8 years litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing preferred.

Knowledge of foreclosure process and requirements preferred but not required.

General Competencies

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Must possess strong organizational skills.

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence and introducing evidence.

Knowledge of consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act preferred.

Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.

Benefits

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including :

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)

Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees

Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors

Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24 / 7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing

Wellness programs and employee discounts

Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

And so much more!

Our client is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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