Litigation Associate Attorney

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Las Vegas office of our client seeks associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience; preference given for litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing. The candidate will be responsible for handling litigated matters for the firm, with emphasis on defensive litigation involving residential real estate, title to real property, mortgages and foreclosure. Will manage all aspects of contested litigation stemming from mortgage servicing and/or foreclosure/eviction matters. Manage pre-litigation cases and assist with clearing title to real property. Prepare analysis of cases and advise client regarding options and recommended strategies. Draft court pleadings and motions. Discovery, including taking and defending depositions. Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conference and make court appearances. Must be Member of the Nevada State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements. Knowledge of foreclosure process and requirements preferred. Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act preferred.

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