Foreclosure Attorney - DC ( Partial Remote )- Full Time

Foreclosure Attorney - DC ( Partial Remote )- Full Time
Location: Leesburg, VA, 20175
What is it for you:

• Founded in 1998 by Linda Orlans, leading the way for women-owned businesses.


• Fast-growing, energetic, and collaborative law firm specializing in creditor's rights.


• outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment


• Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement


• Competitive compensation and benefits

What You Will Be Doing:
1. **Developing Subject Matter Expertise:**
   - Stay updated on legal issues relevant to foreclosure practices.
   - Research and review unfamiliar legal concepts or processes to enhance knowledge.
   - Discuss and review legal concepts with senior attorneys to ensure legal compliance and consistency.
   - Provide timely and clear responses to staff and client inquiries regarding processes, operations, or legal requirements.
   - Escalate complex issues to senior attorneys when necessary.
 
2. **Legal Review and Counsel:**
   - Review and verify the content, quality, accuracy, and legal sufficiency of documents.
   - Correct documents to ensure they meet legal requirements and client expectations.
   - Monitor attorney tasks daily to ensure timely completion.
   - Use good judgment to escalate questions to senior attorneys when necessary.
   - Assist and support other practice areas to achieve client objectives and balance workloads.
 
3. **Oversight and Collaboration:**
   - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with law firm members.
   - Oversee the progress of files to meet milestone targets.
   - Provide legal oversight to staff regarding legal and process requirements.
   - Offer legal counsel to staff to satisfy the firm’s contractual obligations.
   - Respond timely and accurately to communications on file-level matters, escalating when needed.
   - Provide feedback to senior attorneys on performance affecting client deadlines and expectations.
   - Receive and apply feedback from internal teams like Towne Auction and eTitle.
 
4. **File Management:**
   - Apply legal judgment to enable clients to reach timeline goals by removing obstacles.
   - Provide clear and concise directions on files.
   - Review aged files regularly and develop strategies to move them forward.
   - Participate in discussions on file restarts and delays.
   - Engage in workgroups, client calls, and other relevant discussions as requested.
Experience You Will Need:
**Educational Requirements:**
  - Law School Diploma.
  - Acceptance to the relevant bar association.
**Professional Qualifications:**
  - Evidence of "Good Standing" status with the relevant bar association.
**Technical Skills:**
  - Strong experience with Windows and MS Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel).
  - Proficiency with Adobe/Nuance Power PDF.
  - Comfort with new technologies and websites.
  - Advanced technology and computer skills.
 **Interpersonal Skills:**
  - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  - Strong communication skills for providing clear and concise directions.
  - Good judgment and problem-solving skills for managing and escalating issues.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive market-based salary.
- Work/life balance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
- Short and long-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) Plan with company match.