TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY - FORECLOSURE JOB CODE: FULL-TIME / EXEMPT / SALARY

DEPARTMENT: FORECLOSURE LEVEL: ATTORNEY

REPORTS TO: SHAREHOLDER/MANAGING ATTORNEY

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

This is a transactional attorney position with a practice focused on residential and commercial real estate. The attorney in this position will manage a portfolio of non-contested court actions; including judicial foreclosure actions, unlawful detainer actions and writs of assistance, replevin actions and interpleader actions. Additionally, this position will review real estate title searches, assist with curing title defects, drafting documents used for title curative actions, curing probate and deceased debtor issues, researching and distributing excess proceeds from foreclosure sales, and communicating with clients, debtors, and attorneys.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Review client referrals and documentation to ensure compliance with all State and Federal statutes and regulations;

2. Review and analyze real estate title searches to discover title issues that may prevent marketable title;

3. Resolve real estate title issues to ensure the client is provided with marketable title post-foreclosure;

4. Drafts requisite documentation utilized in judicial foreclosure, eviction, replevin and interpleader actions;

5. Review work product of staff (comprised of legal assistants and processors) for accuracy;

6. Communicate with clients through a combination of phone, email and client database systems;

7. Maintain a current knowledge of any trends, regulations or legislation affecting the assigned area of practice;

8. Performs additional duties as requested.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

1. Juris Doctorate;

2. Licensed to practice law in the State of Arkansas;

3. Five (5) years of experience in real estate law or a relevant area of practice;

4. Licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee is a plus;

5. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail;

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills;

7. Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills;

8. Ability to work through complex real estate matters;

9. Must be PC literate and able to rapidly adapt to a variety of data base systems;

10. Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community.

CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Positive attitude and professional image at all times.

2. Able to work cohesively with others or independently with little supervision.

3. Highly dependable.

4. Competent in multi-tasking, prioritization, and maintain confidentiality.

5. Very detail-oriented.

6. Good decision maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Significant physical abilities include lifting up to 15 lbs. /carrying/sitting/standing for long periods of time, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/field of vision. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read hand written or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public, government agencies and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Duties are performed indoors / office environment.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific term or condition of employment. The District may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.