Senior Attorney

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Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney to manage and maintain a caseload of complex bankruptcy, foreclosure, title, and litigation matters on behalf of banks, investors, mortgage servicers, and other creditors. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff, ensure compliance with relevant laws, and provide strategic legal counsel. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or from the firm’s offices in Texas or California.

Location:

• Overland Park, KS

Duties:

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on procedures related to the firm’s bankruptcy/foreclosure practice, including local filing requirements and judicial tendencies.
• Handle complex title resolution matters such as title claims, quiet title actions, and other resolution options.
• Provide loan-level recommendations and ensure compliance with the Federal Bankruptcy Code, local rules, case law, and firm policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze client documents, bankruptcy filings, proofs of claim, notices of mortgage payment changes, notices of fees and costs, loan documents, title searches, payment histories, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters.
• Represent clients at hearings, settlement conferences, and other appearances (live, video, and telephonic).
• Keep clients updated on case statuses and developments through email, phone, and client systems.
• Respond promptly to communications from clients, opposing counsel, court staff, trustees, mediators, and others.
• Escalate matters as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize work in a high-volume production environment.
• Capability to work with diverse legal, non-legal, and client stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Member in good standing with the California State Bar and/or Texas State Bar (additional State Bar licenses are a plus).

Skills:

• 8+ years of experience representing secured creditors or mortgage servicers, with specific experience in Bankruptcy or Default Mortgage Industry.
• Working knowledge of BKFS LoanSphere Default, Sagent Tempo, and CaseAware is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• SharePoint experience is a plus.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306