Associate Counsel - Contested Foreclosure

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Associate Counsel - Contested Foreclosure - Selene Holdings - Dallas, TX or Jacksonville, FL
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference at Selene

Job Title: Associate Counsel - Contested Foreclosure
Company: Selene Holdings
Department: Legal (Contested)
Location: Dallas, TX or Jacksonville, FL
Experience: Foreclosure law firm or prior consumer finance in-house foreclosure experience preferred

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Overview:
- Selene Holdings is a multiple-lines business financial services firm with office locations in Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, and Salt Lake City, UT.
- Founded in 2007 to address needs in the mortgage industry, Selene strives to provide amazing client and borrower experiences.
- We are seeking individuals with a positive attitude, proven creative thinking, and a desire to make a difference in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a large portfolio of Contested Foreclosure Cases.
- Develop strategy with contested specialists, foreclosure counsel and Clients to resolve contested foreclosure matters.
- Manage team of direct reports and provide regular performance feedback.
- Handle escalated Title Curative and lien priority claims.
- Notify SVP of high-risk matters upon intake.
- Understand mortgage loan servicing and default, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and loss mitigation processes.
- Review LPS queues and transfer cases to Legal (Contested) Department.
- Manage initial case intake and set up.
- Ensure timely investor reports and facilitate meaningful discussions on investor calls.
- Responsible for management of cases from inception to conclusion.
- Analyze industry case decisions and their impact on Selene operations and clients.
- Schedule trainings for the team.
- Work with various departments and external resources to resolve contested foreclosure matters.
- Respond to discovery requests and motions.
- Conduct factual research and analysis of loan issues.
- Manage case dockets, deadlines, and pleadings.
- Participate in conference calls with investors and internal management.
- Participate in settlement negotiations to minimize company risk and investor losses.
- Provide coaching, training, and development to staff.
- Recognize and recommend operational improvements.
- Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
- Measure and document staff performance, attendance, and compliance.
- Escalate issues to Management when necessary.

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- Ability to manage a large docket of cases.
- Foreclosure law firm or prior consumer finance in-house foreclosure experience preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Ability to use good judgment.
- Knowledge of foreclosure laws.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective team player.
- Ability to prioritize job duties.
- Professional and positive attitude.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to develop rapport with all levels of associates.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Ability to produce quality work.
- Recognize and recommend operational improvements.

Why Selene?
- Selene Finance LP is committed to the total wellbeing of its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Health Savings Account.
- Paid Holidays.
- Company-paid Life Insurance.
- Matching 401(k) Plan.

Note: This job description is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and may be amended and changed according to business and organizational needs.

Not specified

Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts, other types of insurance, retirement benefits, employee discounts, flexible schedules, workplace perks

Spanish (preferred)

Legal, foreclosure, case management, team management, negotiation, research, communication, leadership, time management

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school (required)

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by emailing their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, 5 years of experience in default/foreclosure, 3 years of experience in title curative

Legal