Hybrid Associate Attorney- DefaultCreditors' rights
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Job Location:
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Associate Attorney
Hybrid Santa Ana CA Full-Time Competitive Base Salary Bonus Benefits
A growing legal team is hiring an Associate Attorney to support a busy default litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with creditor rights experience who is comfortable handling litigation matters independently while working closely with leadership attorneys and support staff in a collaborative environment.
This role includes a diverse caseload involving contested foreclosure eviction and bankruptcy litigation title disputes lender liability quiet title wrongful foreclosure and appellate work. The right person will be confident in litigation strategy client communication motion practice and courtroom responsibilities.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage a caseload of litigation matters through multiple phases including pleadings discovery pre-trial trial and appeal
- Appear in hearings mediations depositions and other court proceedings
- Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives
- Draft pleadings discovery motions memoranda and related legal documents
- Conduct legal research and support all aspects of case development
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions mediations and trial testimony
- Communicate with clients regarding case status exposure and strategy
- Respond to escalations audits and due diligence requests as needed
- Collaborate with internal departments on litigation and compliance-related issues
- Review legal work support less experienced team members and contribute to workflow improvements
- Stay current on legal and regulatory changes affecting the practice
Qualifications
- Active California law license
- At least 2 years of relevant legal experience
- Prior creditor rights legal experience
- Strong litigation research drafting and motion practice skills
- Ability to manage matters independently
- Experience with Word LexisNexis and case management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative hybrid environment
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary starting at $150000 with flexibility based on experience
- Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities tied to billing requirements
- Origination bonuses
- Paid time off
- 401(k) match
- Health insurance with generous employer contribution
- Paid volunteer time off
If your background aligns with our clients needs one of our Recruiters will reach out. Please Check your spam folder and voicemail for messages from our recruiters.
Unfortunately due to high volumes of applicants we may not be able to respond to those who are not a fit. If you do not hear from us regarding this application please know we do appreciate your interest and encourage you to continue to keep an eye on our website for new opportunities.
Required Experience:
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About Company
National Mortgage Staffing is an executive national recruiting firm dedicated to the Mortgage Industry. Our recruiting staff has over thirty years combined experience in successful job placements with our mortgage clients coast-to-coast. Our recruiters who are placed strategically thr ... View more
