Associate Attorney, Litigation

Role Overview

• Manage case load of contested and uncontested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.
• Appear in court and argue motions necessary to the successful completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, eviction, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes and other matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly for updates and case resolution.
• Analyze loan files, title reports and other client documents.
• Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.
• Accurately and thoroughly review title examinations within 24-48 hours of receipt, identify title issues, and make full recommendations on how to cure title issues to the client.
• Execute recommendations by curing simple and complex title issues in a timely manner.
• Review pleadings, loan documents, and foreclosure documents to evaluate, provide legal opinions, and rectify file level issues.
• Review documents related to the judicial and non-judicial foreclosure process for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with insurers and other outside parties on a regular basis.

Requirements

• J.D. degree, licensed in Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar
• Minimum 2 years of related real estate and title review/curative
• Experience in Texas default servicing and foreclosure litigation a plus
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws
• Knowledge of Texas Title Standards preferred
• Knowledge of Texas Mortgage Foreclosure Law preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package