Texas Litigation Attorney
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Job Location:
Irving, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
Represent mortgage lenders and investor clients in commercial and residential foreclosure title disputes and real estate litigation. This position includes but is not limited to making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy drafting documents and conducting settlement negotiations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage case load of contested 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.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
- J.D. degree licensed in Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar
- 2-5 years relevant Litigation experience 5-8 years preferred.
- 2-5 years motion practice experience 5-8 years preferred.
- 2-5 years courtroom experience 5-8 years preferred.
- Knowledge of Texas Mortgage Foreclosure Law
- Knowledge of Texas Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules
- Previous experience with foreclosure litigation involving residential and commercial property is preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Effectively manage time and priorities
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
- Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
- Ability to maintain high level of professionalism
- Ability to interact and communicate well with clients staff peers and management of all levels
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm please submit your resume in confidence.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
If you are interested in this position please email your resume to with the Subject line of Resume for Texas Litigation Attorney
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
About Company
The firm handles a full range of regulatory compliance issues, legislative issues, residential and commercial foreclosures, retail closings, commercial transactions, commercial litigation, bankruptcies, evictions, and related litigation matters for many of the nation’s largest financi ... View more
