Associate Attorney

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Associate Attorney with The Mortgage Law Firm managing pre-litigation issues and litigation for creditor clients. Efficiently prepares legal documents while ensuring ethical standards in case management.

Responsibilities:

  • Efficient management of multiple pre-litigation issues, foreclosure actions, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, and other litigation matters as assigned.
  • Timely preparation of high quality letters, emails, foreclosure documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosure, and appellate briefs as assigned.
  • Reviews, audits, and edits legal work product of department staff.
  • Provides guidance, feedback, and approval on legal work product to non-attorney staff and as requested.
  • Maintains a high level of ethical standards concerning case load.
  • Attend court hearings, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required.
  • Initial intake and preparation of strategy analysis of new cases assigned.
  • Research applicable to assigned cases.
  • Accurate recording of billable work performed.
  • Assist with other tasks as assigned by Managing Attorney.

Requirements:

  • This position requires a Juris Doctorate , Oklahoma State Bar license in good standing
  • 5+ years of experience in creditors' rights, foreclosure, or title
  • Strong familiarity with Oklahoma Code of Civil Procedure and court appearances requirements
  • Willingness to travel to various Oklahoma counties as needed
  • Comfortable drafting basic pleadings
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to clients, colleagues, and leadership.
  • Demonstrated customer‑service skills, including professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to resolve inquiries effectively.
  • Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, especially when reviewing documents and updating case information.
  • Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and determine effective solutions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Access, with the ability to learn additional technology platforms as required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
  • Adaptability to changing client expectations, internal processes, and industry requirements.

Benefits:

  • Excellent customer service to clients
  • Commitment to continued education/learning by attending CLEs, etc.