Associate Attorney

The Mortgage Law Firm

. Represent TMLF and creditor clients in pre-litigation, settlement, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and light litigation matters in Hawaii .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume caseloads, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents while providing exceptional client service. Proficient in navigating foreclosure, bankruptcy, and litigation processes within the legal framework of Hawaii.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateHawaii Bar License5+ Years Experience As An Associate AttorneyWestlaw ProficiencyForeclosure And Bankruptcy Background

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchPleadings PreparationMotions DraftingDiscovery ManagementCase Strategy AnalysisBillable Work RecordingCourt AdvocacyClient CommunicationFiling ManagementTime-Billing Software

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

WestlawTime-Billing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateHawaii Bar License

Industry Keywords

ForeclosureBankruptcyLitigationEvictionPre-LitigationSettlementCourt HearingsMediationsCLEsCase Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent TMLF and creditor clients in pre-litigation, settlement, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and light litigation matters in Hawaii
Manage a high-volume individual caseload across various case stages
Prepare letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other filings
Advocate at hearings and attend court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings in person or remotely as required
Conduct initial intake and strategy analysis on newly assigned cases
Research applicable law and facts
Make tactical decisions within supervision guidelines
Provide client service and communicate case strategy and updates
Meet filing and court deadlines
Record billable work and time accurately
Collaborate on internal case processing, reporting, and tracking
Pursue continued learning, including CLEs
Travel from home to Circuit Court and U.S. District Court as needed; appear remotely in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and Circuit Courts on outer islands
Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Managing Attorney

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate
Hawaii Bar license in good standing
5+ years of experience as an associate attorney
Relevant technology competencies such as Westlaw and time-billing software
Background in foreclosure, title, and/or bankruptcy preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed
Ability to work in an office setting and operate a computer, printer, or other standard office equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continued learning, including CLEs
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions