Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The role involves handling non-judicial foreclosure, bankruptcy, and title matters, representing financial institution clients with loss mitigation and asset recovery services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about delivering exceptional client service.

Duties

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including FDCPA Letters, Demand Letters, Notices of Sale, and Sheriff's Deeds.
• Represent client interests and provide strategic legal counsel on various issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Review court alerts and provide compliance guidance promptly.
• Work cross-functionally with attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school.
• Minnesota licensed attorney.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in real estate, foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, collections, or creditors' rights.
• Knowledge of Minnesota court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience in CaseAware or a similar case management system preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.

Certifications

• Minnesota licensed attorney.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with employer match.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave benefits.
• Company-organized volunteer opportunities.
• Commitment to providing work-life balance.
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more.