Associate Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a North Carolina licensed Associate Attorney with some real property law experience to work remotely.

This role supports learning across multiple practice areas and requires meeting performance expectations. Growth opportunities may be available based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all stages of the foreclosure process, including contested foreclosures and real estate litigation.
• Review all conditions precedent to filing, including loan documents, financials, and demand letters.
• Conduct comprehensive title reviews to identify title defects, missing links in the chain of title, or encumbrances, and execute necessary corrective legal actions.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence to initiate and maintain foreclosure actions.
• Research and analyze applicable statutes, case law, regulatory requirements, and servicing requirements.
• Perform legal research and writing.
• Attend court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Review and update internal client systems to include findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Prioritize and complete high-volume work to meet firm, client, investor, and court deadlines.
• Use firm and client systems to ensure applicable deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable.

Requirements

• Admission to the North Carolina State Bar is required.
• Demonstrated experience in title review and the ability to analyze corrective title action opportunities.
• Intermediate to advanced-level computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office products) and general office skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence.
• Ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations.
• Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to federal and bankruptcy courts in North Carolina.
• Prior foreclosure experience.
• Previous experience with electronic case management and client systems.
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package.

Location

• Must be located within North Carolina.
• Remote work is available.