Job Posting for Senior Attorney - Litigation at Mackie Wolf Zientz Mann Career Center
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
To handle mortgage-related litigation files in State and Federal Courts.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide legal advice to the Firm’s mortgage servicing clients
Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and any other necessary legal documentation during the course of litigation in State District and County Courts, Probate Court, Appellate Courts, Federal District Courts, and Federal Bankruptcy Courts.
Handle civil litigation cases from referral to resolution, which may necessitate the use of written and oral advocacy, motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, trial, and appellate court briefing and argument.
Meet hourly billing requirements.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Licensed to practice law in the State and Federal Courts in Texas, including Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
5 years of litigation experience required.
3 years of experience in finance or representation of financial institutions in real estate related matters preferred.
Exceptional communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to work through complex mortgage-related issues.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community.
Dependable, ethical, and trustworthy.
Professional image at all times.
Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service.
Self-starter and able to work independently.
PERKS
Business Casual Dress Code
Profit Sharing Bonus
PTO Holidays Floating Holidays
A Fun Committee for Employee Celebrations
Sporting Event Giveaways
Career Growth
Full Benefit Selection with an Option for a 100% Employer-Paid Medical plan
Employer-Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
Salary.com Estimation for Senior Attorney - Litigation in Houston, TX
$52,440 to $80,525
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