Senior Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney to handle a complex caseload of bankruptcy, foreclosure, title, and litigation matters for banks, investors, mortgage servicers, and other creditors. This role requires a strong focus on legal compliance, high-quality service, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced legal environment. The Senior Attorney will collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure the effective management of cases and will have the flexibility to work remotely or from an office in Texas or California.

Location:

• Omaha, NE

Duties:

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on the procedures used in bankruptcy and foreclosure practices, including document preparation, local filing requirements, and judicial tendencies.
• Handle complex title resolution issues, such as title claims, quiet title actions, and other resolution strategies.
• Provide loan-level recommendations and ensure compliance with the Federal Bankruptcy Code, local rules, case law, and firm policies.
• Review and analyze client documents, including bankruptcy filings, proofs of claim, mortgage payment change notices, loan documents, title searches, payment histories, motions, pleadings, affidavits, and discovery materials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters.
• Represent clients at hearings, settlement conferences, and other legal appearances (live, video, or telephonic).
• Keep clients informed about case statuses and developments via email, phone, and client systems.
• Respond promptly to communications from clients, opposing counsel, court staff, trustees, mediators, and others.
• Escalate matters as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload efficiently and prioritize tasks in a high-volume legal environment.
• Ability to work and communicate with various legal, non-legal, and client stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Member in good standing with the California State Bar, Texas State Bar, and any additional State Bar licenses (additional licenses are a plus).

Skills:

• 8+ years of experience representing secured creditors or mortgage servicers, with a background in Bankruptcy or Default Mortgage Industry.
• Familiarity with BKFS LoanSphere Default, Sagent Tempo, and CaseAware is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• SharePoint experience is a plus.