Managing Attorney

Overview

This role is responsible for legal operations and financial success for the organization’s Tennessee default and foreclosure practice areas. The Managing Attorney oversees and manages Department staff and attorneys, provides strategic counsel and guidance to clients and senior leadership, and helps ensure high-quality legal services are delivered while meeting client objectives within established timelines and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants handling non-judicial foreclosure cases from initiation to completion.
• Provide guidance and supervision to ensure efficient and accurate processing of foreclosure files.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting non-judicial foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft and review legal documents, including notices of default, notices of sale, deeds, and other related correspondence.
• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors to facilitate communication and resolve issues effectively.
• Monitor and track foreclosure timelines, deadlines, and milestones to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff on legal principles, procedural requirements, and best practices for handling non-judicial foreclosure cases.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files, documentation, and correspondence in accordance with firm policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants in handling non-judicial foreclosure cases from initiation to completion.
• Provide guidance and supervision to ensure efficient and accurate processing of foreclosure files.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting non-judicial foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft and review legal documents, including notices of default, notices of sale, deeds, and other related correspondence.
• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors to facilitate communication and resolve issues effectively.
• Monitor and track foreclosure timelines, deadlines, and milestones to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members on legal principles, procedural requirements, and best practices for handling non-judicial foreclosure cases.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files, documentation, and correspondence in accordance with firm policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law with a focus on finance, real estate, or representation of financial institutions in real estate related matters; courtroom experience preferred.
• Maintain an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of the states where you practice on behalf of the firm.
• Proven experience in default, creditors’ rights, and foreclosure law.
• Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, as well as any applicable state and federal debt collection and real property law a plus.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and providing high-quality legal services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k.

Location

• Tennessee

Additional Information

• A successful candidate must pass a background check and be able to provide two professional references.
• Pre-employment screens and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States will be required. Candidates may also be subject to criminal and/or credit history checks and reference checks depending on the nature of the position.
• Employment consideration is conditional upon successful completion of required standards.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; drug free workplace; complies with ADA regulations as applicable.