Litigation Associate Attorney

Las Vegas office of our client seeks associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience; preference given for litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing. The candidate will be responsible for handling litigated matters for the firm, with emphasis on defensive litigation involving residential real estate, title to real property, mortgages and foreclosure. Will manage all aspects of contested litigation stemming from mortgage servicing and/or foreclosure/eviction matters. Manage pre-litigation cases and assist with clearing title to real property. Prepare analysis of cases and advise client regarding options and recommended strategies. Draft court pleadings and motions. Discovery, including taking and defending depositions. Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conference and make court appearances. Must be Member of the Nevada State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements. Knowledge of foreclosure process and requirements preferred. Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act preferred.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Must possess strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must possess strong organizational skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

With 13 offices in the United States, this law firm is a multi-state, full-service firm. The firm provides services to depository and non-depository financial institutions. The mission of this firm is to provide the best legal representation to each and every client. The lawyers of this firm work in a fast-paced environment and do all that they can, both together and individually, to meet the needs of their clients. This firm was awarded the 2014 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence. This firm has a team approach to each client, deep experience in each area of practice offered, and offers personalized attention to each client.