Associate Attorney - General Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The role involves handling contested and litigated matters, primarily in the District of Columbia, with potential work in Maryland if barred there. The attorney will leverage their legal expertise to support the litigation process on behalf of clients.

Duties

• Attend DC court dockets on Thursdays and Fridays weekly.
• Prepare for and attend DC mediations.
• Manage DC service population and draft/edit motions for service extensions.
• Assist with drafting and editing motions for summary judgment.
• Respond to motions and oppositions in DC foreclosure cases.
• Support other duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation/courtroom experience.
• Regular on-site presence in Rockville, MD office required.
• Foreclosure experience is a plus.
• Member of the District of Columbia Bar; Maryland Bar admission is a plus.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and correspondence.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member of the District of Columbia Bar.
• Maryland Bar admission is a plus.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseloads.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Company-paid life and disability insurance plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous PTO plan for full-time employees.
• Full equipment station for remote employees.
• Employee assistance plan with 24/7 counseling services.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities.

With their practice focused on providing superior representation to financial institutions including mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, and banks in restructuring, loss mitigation, mortgage defaults, home retention, and general real estate matters. Their Atlanta office is comprised of lawyers who are experts in managing real estate and mortgage default matters. This firm is known for providing the mortgage industry with detailed service, outstanding communication, and quality representation.