Associate Counsel - Contested Foreclosure

Full-time

No

Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug test.


Associate Counsel - Contested Foreclosure: Responsible for managing a large portfolio of contested foreclosure cases for Selene Holdings, a multi-line business financial services firm with office locations in Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, and Salt Lake City, UT. This full-time position requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Selene offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a matching 401(k) plan.

H1: Join Selene as an Associate Counsel - Contested Foreclosure

H2: Manage a Large Portfolio of Cases for a Leading Financial Services Firm

Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Location: Dallas, TX or Jacksonville, FL (This is not a work from home opportunity)

Experience:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- Prior experience in foreclosure law or consumer finance preferred
- Familiarity with mortgage loan servicing and related processes
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a large docket of cases
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a team environment and handle competing priorities
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage people
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities:

- Manage a large portfolio of contested foreclosure cases
- Develop strategies with contested specialists, foreclosure counsel, and clients to resolve cases
- Manage a team of direct reports and provide regular performance feedback
- Handle escalated title curative and lien priority claims
- Notify senior management of high-risk cases
- Review LPS queues to determine case transfer to Legal (Contested) Department
- Conduct initial case intake and set up
- Provide investor reports and participate in investor calls
- Manage cases to conclusion through various means (judgment, trial, settlement, etc.)
- Analyze industry case decisions and potential impact on Selene operations
- Schedule trainings for team with internal and external resources
- Work with various departments and external parties 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 settlement negotiations to minimize risk and 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 and compliance
- Escalate issues to management when necessary

Why Selene?

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Positive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to make a difference in the mortgage industry

Join the team at Selene and use your legal expertise to manage a large portfolio of contested foreclosure cases. Apply now and be a part of a company that values its employees and strives for amazing client and borrower experiences.

handles initial case intake and set up,
ensures that investor reports are provided in advance of regular investor calls and facilitates meaningful substantive discussion on investor calls. participates in conference calls with investors and internal management to provide updates on assigned cases

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