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Job Description
Associate Attorney – Michigan
Orlans Law Group, an innovative default law firm representing servicers and secured creditors in multiple jurisdictions, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support our firm's practice in the state of Michigan. Candidates with experience in Foreclosure or Bankruptcy is preferred.
We are seeking candidates with the ability to adapt and be energized by a collaborative work environment. Candidate must be barred in Michigan, barred in additional states is a plus.
Major Roles with Accountabilities:
Subject Matter Expert/Resource: Develop and share subject matter expertise with internal and external clients to move files and achieve client goals. In this role, the attorney is accountable to: Timely advise clients and staff on file-specific legal matters; Continuously improve and stay current with the law impacting our clients and our practice; Assist other practice areas in the firm when necessary.
Legal Review/Proofer: Provide legal and compliance review of pleadings and documents necessary to achieve client objectives. In the role, the attorney is accountable to: Review and sign all documents regularly prepared (POCs MFRs NOPCs, etc.) within 24 to 48 hours of being presented for review; Ensure all pleadings and documents are in compliance with legal and client requirements; Provide feedback to processors on reasons for rejected pleadings, documents and identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversight Partner: Oversee, educate, and collaborate with non-attorney staff in compliance with legal, ethical and client requirements to achieve client objectives. In this role, the attorney is accountable to: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the law firm, processors and eTitle; Oversee the progress of files to milestone targets; Provide legal oversight to staff regarding legal and process requirements and the preparation of bankruptcy documents; Provide oversight of bankruptcy staff at file-level with an ability to explain legal concepts and operational processes created and distributed by the managing bankruptcy attorney.
Requirements:
Orlans Law Group offers a competitive market-based salary, work/life balance and benefits including medical/dental/vision/RX, Short and Long-term disability, paid-time off, 401(k) Plan with company match.
Orlans Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Associate Attorney – Michigan
Orlans Law Group, an innovative default law firm representing servicers and secured creditors in multiple jurisdictions, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support our firm's practice in the state of Michigan. Candidates with experience in Foreclosure or Bankruptcy is preferred.
We are seeking candidates with the ability to adapt and be energized by a collaborative work environment. Candidate must be barred in Michigan, barred in additional states is a plus.
Major Roles with Accountabilities:
Subject Matter Expert/Resource: Develop and share subject matter expertise with internal and external clients to move files and achieve client goals. In this role, the attorney is accountable to: Timely advise clients and staff on file-specific legal matters; Continuously improve and stay current with the law impacting our clients and our practice; Assist other practice areas in the firm when necessary.
Legal Review/Proofer: Provide legal and compliance review of pleadings and documents necessary to achieve client objectives. In the role, the attorney is accountable to: Review and sign all documents regularly prepared (POCs MFRs NOPCs, etc.) within 24 to 48 hours of being presented for review; Ensure all pleadings and documents are in compliance with legal and client requirements; Provide feedback to processors on reasons for rejected pleadings, documents and identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversight Partner: Oversee, educate, and collaborate with non-attorney staff in compliance with legal, ethical and client requirements to achieve client objectives. In this role, the attorney is accountable to: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the law firm, processors and eTitle; Oversee the progress of files to milestone targets; Provide legal oversight to staff regarding legal and process requirements and the preparation of bankruptcy documents; Provide oversight of bankruptcy staff at file-level with an ability to explain legal concepts and operational processes created and distributed by the managing bankruptcy attorney.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate in Law
- Michigan Bar in good standing
Orlans Law Group offers a competitive market-based salary, work/life balance and benefits including medical/dental/vision/RX, Short and Long-term disability, paid-time off, 401(k) Plan with company match.
Orlans Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
