Senior Associate Attorney, Litigation

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionJOB SUMMARY:The Senior Associate represents mortgage lenders and investor clients in complex commercial and residential foreclosure, title disputes, and real estate litigation matters throughout Texas. This role includes handling both routine and contested matters, making appearances in state and federal court, developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, and negotiating resolutions. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Texas default servicing, including non-judicial foreclosure, judicial foreclosure, and deceased debtor matters, and is capable of independently managing a high-volume, complex caseload.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.Appear in court and argue motions necessary to the successful completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, eviction, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes and other matters.Communicate with clients regularly for updates and case resolution.Analyze loan files, title reports and other client documents. Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.Education & Work Experience J.D. degree, licensed in Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar6+ years of experience in Texas default servicing and foreclosure litigationDemonstrated experience with non-judicial foreclosure, judicial foreclosure, and deceased debtor mattersKnowledge of Texas Mortgage Foreclosure LawKnowledge of Texas Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court RulesPrevious experience with foreclosure litigation involving residential and commercial propertyKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesEffectively manage time and prioritiesStrong writing skillsAbility to effectively communicate written and oralAbility to work independently or in a group/team settingAbility to maintain high level of professionalismAbility to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levelsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; orVisa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Salary Description$150,000.00 annually