Attorney needed for Richmond office

A law firm based in Richmond, VA, is seeking a motivated Attorney with a demonstrated interest or experience in real estate or bankruptcy law. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Managing Attorney, handling a caseload and ensuring timely updates to client systems and the firm’s case management system. This position offers opportunities for growth, including courtroom experience at both state and federal levels.

Duties:

• Analyze legal issues and review strategies for assigned matters with Managing Attorney.
• Handle a caseload in accordance with firm, client, and court timeline requirements.
• Collaborate with department staff to ensure timely updates to client systems and the firm’s case management system.
• Prepare and review a variety of legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with client directives and state/federal law.
• Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, codes, and prepare foreclosure-related motions, complaints, responsive pleadings, and briefs.
• Review and analyze real estate law and real estate title cases, with the ability to handle substantive real estate and title litigation matters.
• Draft bankruptcy motions and other filings.
• Perform quality control reviews of documents and staff work.
• Depending on experience level and/or ability to be trained, may include drafting/arguing pre-trial motions and pleadings, attending court hearings and mediations, handling depositions, and participating in trials at the state and federal level.

Requirements:

• Must be VA Barred.
• Experience representing banks or mortgage servicers, or general real estate or litigation experience is a plus.
• Recently licensed attorneys with relevant background are encouraged to apply.

Education and Certifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Superior communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Capable of multitasking effectively.
• Works well in a group or individually.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage.
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance plans.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Flex Time.
• Casual Working Environment.
• Bar renewal and other attorney fee reimbursements.
• Free access to online CLE learning platform via LawLine.
• Free access to Westlaw for research and CLE credits.
• Optional supplemental insurance including cancer and critical care plans, pet plans, and more.
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
• Free Parking.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

This law firm offers legal representation for banks, mortgage services, and financial institutions. Their areas of practice include loss mitigation services, foreclosures, evictions, bankruptcy, title curative, REO outsell settlements, and appellate. Their offices are located in Richmond, VA and Rockville, MD.