Overview
This position requires a candidate with strong critical thinking skills who is eager to work collaboratively within a team that values respect, consideration, and high-quality work. The role involves comprehensive training and clear direction, with an expectation of careful and detail-oriented execution of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the legal process related to secured lending, including civil litigation, title litigation, and potential bankruptcy matters.
- Draft discovery documents, legal pleadings including dispositive motions, and maintain timely correspondence with clients.
- Provide excellent client service and maintain regular communication with court officers and opposing counsel.
- Prepare thoroughly for depositions and court appearances.
- Conduct initial intake and analysis of files, generating strategy and budget within 24 hours.
- Review chain of title, pleadings, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender and agent requests.
- Make court appearances across California and provide same-day client updates.
- Assist staff by fielding questions in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, and articles for compliance purposes.
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the mortgage area preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, with the ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
- Strong writing skills capable of drafting civil litigation documents and client correspondence.
- Proficiency in internet research tools such as WestLaw and/or LexisNexis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work remotely with the same efficiency as in-office work.
- Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills, able to multi-task and adapt to change.
- Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with borrowers, clients, attorneys, colleagues, and outside parties.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly and escalate issues when necessary.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Normal office conditions with quiet to moderate noise levels.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package with salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship or immigration support is provided.
- This includes no support for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, or any other visa categories.
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted due to high volume of applications.
- This job description is not all-inclusive; other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs.
Location
- Court appearances and work across California.