Associate Attorney

The Mortgage Law Firm

. Attend court hearings and prepare pleadings, motions, and correspondence relating to nonjudicial foreclosures, foreclosure-related litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, post-foreclosure evictions, and surplus proceeds cases .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTexas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contested litigation, particularly in foreclosure and bankruptcy cases, while ensuring compliance with regulatory demands. Strong communication skills and the ability to supervise legal staff are essential for effective case management and client interaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateTexas Bar License5+ Years Experience as Associate AttorneyFamiliarity with Texas Foreclosure WorkWestlaw and Time-Billing Software

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Hard Skills

Pleadings PreparationMotions DraftingLitigation ManagementLegal ResearchCase Load ManagementBillable Work RecordingDiscovery and Disclosure PreparationAppellate Briefs PreparationStrategy AnalysisClient Communication

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

WestlawTime-Billing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Bar License

Industry Keywords

ForeclosureBankruptcyLitigationEvictionsLoss-MitigationSurplus ProceedsProbateDeeds in LieuReplevinsCourt Hearings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend court hearings and prepare pleadings, motions, and correspondence relating to nonjudicial foreclosures, foreclosure-related litigation, loss-mitigation, bankruptcy, post-foreclosure evictions, and surplus proceeds cases
Supervise paralegal staff in preparation of legal work product
Manage contested litigation actions and act as primary contact for clients and staff
Efficiently manage multiple files involving litigation issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy, evictions, excess proceeds, deeds in lieu, replevins, sales, probate, and other litigation matters
Research and analyze new regulatory demands
Prepare letters, emails, documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, disclosure, and appellate briefs
Review, audit, edit, guide, and approve department legal work product
Maintain ethical standards, case-load management, communication, and timeliness
Communicate with clients and provide excellent customer service
Attend court hearings, sales, mediations, trials, and oral arguments
Conduct initial intake and prepare strategy analyses for new cases
Research applicable law and facts
Accurately record billable work
Attend CLEs and assist with tasks assigned by the Managing Attorney

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate
Texas Bar license in good standing
5+ years of experience as an associate attorney
Familiarity with Texas foreclosure work
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 attend court hearings, sales, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as required
Ability to work in an office setting and operate a computer, printer, or other standard office equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to continued education/learning by attending CLEs
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions