Managing Attorney I Job in Warrington, PA Near Me - 208975 | BCGSearch.com

Managing Attorney I

Type Full-Time

Location Pennsylvania - Warrington

Job ID 8BTJ208975

Experience Level Senior Associate

Job Experience Min. 8 - Max. 18 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas BankruptcyBankruptcy - (Chap. 13)

2021-04-30 07:42:34

Warrington office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks managing attorney I with 8+ years of third party creditors rights experience with lenders and mortgage servicers. The candidate is be responsible for third party creditors rights work including foreclosure, bankruptcy and litigation oversight for assigned state and/or a functional expertise for all states (such as bankruptcy). Provides necessary legal services for assigned cases; partners closely with the Managing Paralegal to ensure effective client service for the state. Includes the establishment of priorities and objectives for state associates and team members. Management of Assigned State or Functional Expertise. Provides leadership, vision and direction for legal performance. Ensures clear objectives, including short and long term priorities. Ensures legal compliance with corporate and divisional guidelines and standards and effective implementation of strategic directives. Implements compliance directives in a timely manner. Develops contacts and collaborates with Business Development to provide input and ensure appropriate outreach activities for continued business growth for firm in state and region. Communicates regularly with Operations, Executives, Attorneys and other colleagues by providing updates, changes, statuses, issues, and developments. Immediately reports conflicts, reputational issues and potential liability matters to clients and firm management. Keeps current on legal, regulatory and ethical developments relating to the state and escalates internally as necessary to assure compliance. Provides litigation oversight, including new case evaluations, ongoing reviews, case assignments, internal quality audits, trial strategies and final review of all cases designated for trial. Partners with Managing Paralegal to ensure cases are managed and billed appropriately and that changes are effectively implemented. Serves as co-counsel with other legal staff and/or outside counsel on litigation. Utilizes on-line and other references to research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes and the like. Ensures coverage for attendance at hearings, settlement conferences and other appearances as necessary. Recommends and drives continuous improvement for client service. Provides internal and external training as required for effective client service and business growth. Reviews case management system reports to ensure integrity standards are achieved and upheld. Submits policy recommendations, process change suggestions and other significant changes to Regional Attorney and management as necessary. Collaborates with direct reports in developing objectives and other standards. Holds direct reports accountable for a high level of client service, including timely response, good scorecards, effective representation of client interests consistent with client requirements across all lines of business. Uses familiarity of client expectations to ensure that attorneys provide excellent customer service in full compliance with client standards. Formally evaluates direct reports annually; provides formal and informal feedback on-going and as needed. Recommends compensation changes. Fosters a supportive work environment. Current on relevant laws, regulations, statutes, industry standards and client expectations. Provides self and associates with training and opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and abilities. Holds mentoring and candid career development conversations with staff. Performs other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned. Must have 2+ years of experience managing other attorneys. Experience in various client systems used in default servicing case management, such as BKFS Loansphere, Tempo, and Vendorscape, preferred. Must be Bar Admission active and in good standing in the required State(s) of practice. Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures essential. Case Management Software experience needed. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word.

The candidate should have a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients. Should have outstanding organizational skills. Must have ability to handle a large volume of cases.

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