Oklahoma Associate Attorney

Overview

This role involves representing the organization and its creditor clients in various legal matters including pre-litigation issues, foreclosure actions, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, and other assigned litigation matters. The attorney will also collaborate with internal teams on case processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple pre-litigation issues, foreclosure actions, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, and other litigation matters efficiently.
• Prepare high-quality letters, emails, foreclosure documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosures, and appellate briefs in a timely manner.
• Review, audit, and edit legal work produced by department staff.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and approval on legal work product to non-attorney staff as requested.
• Maintain high ethical standards regarding case load management.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required.
• Conduct initial intake and prepare strategic analysis for new cases.
• Perform legal research relevant to assigned cases.
• Accurately record billable work performed.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients.
• Commit to continued education and professional development by attending CLEs and similar programs.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Managing Attorney.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Active Oklahoma State Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in creditors' rights, foreclosure, or title law.
• Strong familiarity with the Oklahoma Code of Civil Procedure and court appearance requirements.
• Willingness to travel to various counties within Oklahoma as needed.
• Comfortable drafting basic pleadings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills including professionalism and responsiveness.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially in document review and case updates.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Access, with the ability to learn additional technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Adaptability to changing client expectations, internal processes, and industry requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bankruptcy law is a plus but not required.
• Additional active law licenses in any of the following states are advantageous: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, California, or Hawaii.

Competencies

• Ethics: Demonstrates respect, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Adaptability: Manages change effectively and adjusts approaches as needed.
• Analytical Skills: Synthesizes complex information and designs workflows.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently reliable and timely.
• Customer Service: Handles difficult situations professionally and meets commitments.
• Delegation: Assigns tasks appropriately and monitors progress.
• Dependability: Follows instructions and takes responsibility for actions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality and manages conflict constructively.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions and includes appropriate stakeholders.
• Leadership: Motivates others and accepts feedback.
• Motivation: Sets challenging goals and persists through obstacles.
• Oral Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in various settings.

Location

This position requires travel to various counties within Oklahoma as needed.