Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Foreclosure Attorney - Ohio / Indiana

Orlans PC, an innovative default law firm representing servicers and secured creditors in multiple jurisdictions, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support the firm's foreclosure practice in Ohio / Indiana . This position reports to the Managing Foreclosure Attorney.

Overview of Position – This position is accountable to develop and share subject matter expertise with clients, partners and members of the firm; review documents; oversee non-attorneys; and practice law as member of a team in our law firm.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Subject Matter Resource - Develop and share subject matter expertise with co-workers and external clients to move files and achieve client objectives.

• Continuously improve as a subject matter expert by staying current on legal issues relevant to the AOP assigned in all jurisdictions in which the attorney is barred.
• Research and review unfamiliar legal concepts or processes to increase knowledge.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the area of practice assigned and those related practice areas that affect their process.
• Discuss and review unfamiliar legal concepts or processes with the Lead AOP Attorney, Senior Associate Attorney, or Managing Attorney to ensure legal compliance and consistency with Law Firm polices and operations.
• Exercise good judgment and apply legal principles effectively and consistently when providing legal advice or when responding to questions, escalations, and inquiries.
• Respond timely and manage risk when issues arise in files and questions are raised by staff, borrowers, or clients.
• Provide timely, clear, and efficient responses to questions from staff and clients (limited to barred jurisdictions) regarding existing processes, operations, or legal requirements.
• Respond to requests from client communications and escalate requests when necessary.

Legal Review Counsel (Proofer) - Provide legal and compliance review of documents to achieve client objectives.

Oversight Partner - Oversee, educate, and collaborate with legal, ethical and client requirements to achieve client objectives.

File Manager - Apply legal judgment and process knowledge to enable clients to reach timeline goals by removing obstacles that prevent file progression.

Job Requirements :

Technology Required :

Position requires Strong Windows and MS Windows and Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) experience required; knowledge of Adobe / Nuance Power PDF; being comfortable with new technologies / websites and should be an advanced technology / computer user.

Compensation & Benefits :

Orlans offers a competitive market-based salary, work / life balance and based on hours worked benefits including medical / dental / vision / RX, Short and Long-term disability, paid-time off, 401(k) Plan with company match.

Orlans is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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