Creditors Rights Attorney

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a seasoned Managing Attorney licensed in Delaware with a minimum of 8 years of experience in creditors’ rights law, including foreclosure, litigation, and bankruptcy. This position is ideal for an attorney with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of creditor representation in financial and real estate matters. This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule, competitive base salary, origination incentives, and monthly performance-based bonuses.

Location

• Newark, Delaware

Duties

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide legal leadership and strategic direction for practice performance in the assigned state

• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture to promote morale and retention

• Set clear short- and long-term goals and lead by example

• Communicate regularly with operations, executive leadership, and legal staff

• Identify and report reputational risks and compliance issues

Case Management & Compliance

• Oversee litigation strategy and execution from case intake through trial

• Conduct legal research and review legal documents, pleadings, and filings

• Serve as co-counsel and support other attorneys in hearings, conferences, and trials

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and client-specific requirements

• Coordinate internal training and client-facing education as needed

Attorney Supervision

• Manage and mentor associate attorneys

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback

• Ensure legal services meet client expectations and compliance standards

• Recommend compensation adjustments based on performance

• Promote a supportive, professional work environment

Additional Duties

• Maintain case management system integrity

• Participate in business development and operational strategy initiatives

• Assist with hearing coverage and legal representation when needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of creditors’ rights legal practice

• At least 2 years of experience managing attorneys

• Proven experience working with mortgage servicers and lenders

• Familiarity with client case management systems such as BKFS LoanSphere, Tempo, and Vendorscape (preferred)

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with firm leadership

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active and in good standing with the Delaware State Bar

Skills

• Advanced legal research and analytical skills

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, etc.)

• Experience with legal case management software

• High attention to detail and time management capabilities

Benefits

• Monthly performance-based bonuses

• Origination incentives

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Flexible scheduling

This Delaware-based legal practice is known for representing cases in a wide range of areas and has litigated numerous cases on behalf of individuals, businesses, and national organizations. They have their offices in many other areas of the United States including New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington DC, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Their areas of concentration include business law, bankruptcy, creditor's rights, real estate law, estate planning & administration, probate law, personal injury, wrongful death, and elder law. All the members of this firm have strong knowledge and expertise in different areas of law and understand each client's needs. They have excellent skills in litigation, arbitration, and mediation.