Job description
ABOUT US:
We represent secured creditors, banks, lenders, investors and foreclosure trustees, in both transactional, litigation and bankruptcy matters. We are a growing firm and are looking for someone who is career oriented and ready to grow with our firm.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Represent clients with respect to assigned matters including but not limited to referrals relating non-routine litigation, replevins, surplus funds, bankruptcy and title/ transactional matters
- Appear in court and argue motion necessary to completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, eviction, title disputes, collection, replevin and bankruptcy matters
- Draft, review and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, Rule 11/settlement agreements, etc. in furtherance of active litigation files
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status
- Analyze loan files, title reports and research and analyze case law and provide advice and recommendations to clients
- Manage case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and other secured creditors
- Utilize case management system and client sites to properly update and document the status of each account
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-7 years creditor rights experience
- Knowledge of California foreclosure and creditors rights law
- Previous experience with mortgage default/collections legal work and foreclosure litigation involving residential and commercial properties
- Admitted to Practice in California
- Admitted to Practice in other states a plus
- Experience in drafting pleadings, making court appearances, and case law research
- Must be able to proficiently handle appearances, all aspects of creditor representation with minimal or no supervision
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent communication and organization abilities
- A portable book of business is a plus
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- License to practice law in California (Required)
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Ana, CA 92705