Description:
A National Footprint Law Firm is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. A National Footprint Law Firm is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. A National Footprint Law Firm is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.Job Description:
The Litigation Attorney in our Atlanta Office is responsible for handling litigation matters for the Firm. They will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the litigation process on behalf of our clients. The litigation candidate will report to our Supervising Partner, AL and our Supervising Partner, GA Litigation on their respective matters.
- Attend mediations, trials, and hearings, and other duties as assigned
- Perform legal research and writing
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters
- Travel on an as needed basis
- Write articles and make presentations to clients, trade associations, and ICLE
- Participate in marketing initiatives
Required Skills, Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Member of the Georgia Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements
- Alabama Bar Member is a plus
- Litigation experience in GA preferred
- At least five years litigation experience, foreclosure experience a plus
- Title experience is preferred
- Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure in both state and federal court
- Must be able to work well with all members of the group
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency with Fastcase or Westlaw
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
General Competency Factors:
- Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
- Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
- Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
- Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
- Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
- Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
- Demonstrates commitment to Firm's vision, mission, and core values.
- Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
- Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
- Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.
