Associate Attorney

Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm's foreclosure and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. We offers a highly competitive salary structure, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a remote position with occasional travel for hearings. This position is primarily managed from our West Virginia office location. This is an entry-level position. Prior experience with foreclosure, real estate and creditors' rights, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court is preferred but not required. Comprehensive benefits package, including vision / medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match up to 4%, monthly bonus eligibility and origination incentives. Seeking driven, team players who are eager both to learn and advance their careers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
• Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
• Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.
• Collaborates with management, colleagues and paralegals to ensure high level client service
• Other duties as assigned.

Associate

• Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
• Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.
• Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
• Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Attends both routine and complex hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
• Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Drafts pleadings and reviews materials prepared by paralegals, making corrections as necessary.

Qualifications

• J.D from an ABA accredited law school
• West Virginia Bar Admission required, additional admissions in VA or MD (or both) a bonus; Federal District Court admissions in Va and MD also a bonus; Candidate must be willing to waive into WV District Courts (at Firm's expense) if not already admitted
• Entry level applicants encouraged, prior experience a plus
• Eviction and Bankruptcy experience a plus
• Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.
• Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
• Must be able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
• Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a large volume of cases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word
• Valid Driver's License

Benefit: Origination incentive up to 20% for new clients brought to S&E.

Salary Range: $60k-70K

Work Category: Full-Time

Location: West Virginia