Staff Attorney needed for Houston office

Houston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a staff attorney with experience. The candidate will practice in the Community Association department with a focus on post-judgment collections. Will have an understanding of the judicial and non-judicial foreclosure process, performing legal research, fact investigation, preparation of legal documents, and supervising post-judgment paralegals through the foreclosure process. Under general supervision, individual researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, case law, and legal articles to oversee and review the preparation of legal documents, such as demand letters, opinions, foreclosure notices, petitions, and motions. Also, required to communicate with homeowner association clients regarding foreclosure issues, attend board meetings (including after-hour meetings) if necessary, attend judicial foreclosure sales, attend and conduct non-judicial foreclosure sales, and attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials. Oversee/review pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., relating to the firms clients in both deed restriction enforcement and collection litigation, counseling, and transactional matters as assigned. Oversee and manage high volume pre-litigation and litigation docket. Client interaction/development. Help coordinate workflow and supervise paralegals. As needed, work with Shareholders and/or Associate attorneys and staff in other firm offices. Must have successfully completion of the Bar exam.

The candidate should have a Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school. Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow client base needed. Must have solid communication skills and problem-solving skills in order to work with clients, staff members, and senior attorneys.