What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at W3Global Inc.?
Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm's foreclosure and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. We offers a highly competitive salary structure, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a remote position with occasional travel for hearings. This position is primarily managed from our West Virginia office location. This is an entry-level position. Prior experience with foreclosure, real estate and creditors' rights, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court is preferred but not required. Comprehensive benefits package, including vision / medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match up to 4%, monthly bonus eligibility and origination incentives. Seeking driven, team players who are eager both to learn and advance their careers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.
Collaborates with management, colleagues and paralegals to ensure high level client service
Other duties as assigned.
Associate:
Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.
Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
Attends both routine and complex hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
Drafts pleadings and reviews materials prepared by paralegals, making corrections as necessary.
Qualifications
J.D from an ABA accredited law school
West Virginia Bar Admission required, additional admissions in VA or MD (or both) a bonus; Federal District Court admissions in Va and MD also a bonus; Candidate must be willing to waive into WV District Courts (at Firm's expense) if not already admitted
Entry level applicants encouraged, prior experience a plus
Eviction and Bankruptcy experience a plus
Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.
Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
Must be able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to handle a large volume of cases
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word
Valid Driver's License
Benefit: Origination incentive up to 20% for new clients brought to S&E.
Salary Range: $60k-70K
Work Category: Full-Time
Location: West Virginia
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000