Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The role involves handling non-judicial foreclosure, bankruptcy, and title matters, representing financial institution clients in loss mitigation and asset recovery services. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to 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.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, and external vendors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and in good standing.
• 3-5+ years of experience in foreclosure, bankruptcy, title, collections, or creditors' rights.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.
• Preferred experience in in-house compliance, doc review, and/or litigation.
• Experience with CaseAware or similar case management systems preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 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 work-life balance.
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more.