Associate Attorney

About the role

• Associate Attorney - Creditors' Rights & Foreclosure
• Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)
• Practice Area: Creditors' Rights / Real Estate / Default Litigation

Position Overview

A prestigious legal group specializing in creditors' rights seeks a disciplined and motivated Associate Attorney to join our Foreclosure Department in St. Paul, Minnesota. This role offers a uniquely experiential opportunity to manage a sophisticated caseload while receiving direct mentorship from senior counsel with 20+ years of experience. Our firm is committed to a collegial professional environment that prioritizes internal advancement, comprehensive training, and the long-term career development of our legal staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of Minnesota foreclosure matters from assignment through conclusion, including title curative and possessory actions and post-sale processes.
• Compliance & Analysis: Perform meticulous legal reviews of loan instruments, financial documentation, and conditions precedent to ensure strict adherence to state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Advocacy & Representation: Represent the interests of the firm's clients in court conferences, mediations, and motion practice.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide comprehensive legal analysis and strategy recommendations to clients, ensuring timely status updates and professional communication.
• Legal Drafting: Prepare and review pleadings, motions, correspondence, and accounting documentation associated with foreclosure processes and litigation.
• Administrative Diligence: Maintain the integrity of internal case management systems through precise documentation of findings and recommendations.

Professional Qualifications

• Licensure: Active membership in the Minnesota State Bar in good standing is required.
• Preferred Credentials: Prior foreclosure experience as Plaintiff's counsel.
• Education: Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience: 1-5 years of practice in real estate, foreclosure, or creditors' rights law is preferred, though high-potential junior entry-level candidates will be considered.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong negotiation capabilities and a solutions-oriented professional mindset.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage high-volume workloads under strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms and standard office productivity software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with professional experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays.
• Structured professional development and mentoring programs.