Orlans PC, a leading default law firm, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to support the firm's creditor's rights practice in PA. This position reports to the Managing Attorney.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Develop and share subject matter expertise with colleagues and external clients to drive file progression and achieve client objectives.
• Stay current on legal issues relevant to the assigned area of practice (AOP) in all jurisdictions in which the attorney is barred.
• Research and review unfamiliar legal concepts or processes to increase knowledge and expertise.
• Discuss and review unfamiliar legal concepts or processes with the Lead AOP Attorney, Senior Associate Attorney, or Managing Attorney to ensure legal compliance and consistency with firm policies and operations.
• Exercise good judgment and apply legal principles effectively and consistently when providing legal advice or responding to questions, escalations, and inquiries.
• Respond timely and manage risk when issues arise in files and questions are raised by staff, borrowers, or clients.
• Provide timely, clear, and efficient responses to questions from staff and clients regarding existing processes, operations, or legal requirements.
• Respond to requests from client communications and escalate requests when necessary.

Legal Review Counsel (Proofer)

• Provide legal and compliance review of documents to achieve client objectives.
• Review, verify the content, quality, accuracy, and legal sufficiency of all applicable documents (and execute them when appropriate).
• Correct documents so that each is legally sufficient, complies with local legal requirements, and satisfies client contractual expectations.
• Monitor attorney tasks regularly to ensure assigned tasks are completed timely.
• Use good judgment and escalate questions to AOP Lead Attorney, Senior Associate Attorney, or Managing Attorney whenever any issue or question exceeds experience level.
• Assist and support other practice areas when necessary to achieve client objectives and balance workloads.

Oversight Partner

• Oversee, educate, and collaborate with Towne Auction and eTitle in compliance with legal, ethical, and client requirements to achieve client objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the law firm.
• Oversee the progress of files to milestone targets.
• Provide legal oversight to staff regarding legal and process requirements and the preparation of documents.
• Provide legal counsel to staff to satisfy the Firm's contractual obligations in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.
• Provide oversight of staff at file-level with an ability to explain legal concepts and operational processes.
• Respond timely, effectively, and accurately to communications on file-level matters and escalate to Lead or Managing AOP Attorney as needed.
• Provide feedback to the Lead AOP Attorney and/or Managing AOP Attorney on performance affecting client deadlines, performance expectations, turn times, and efficiency.
• Receive and apply feedback received from Towne Auction and eTitle.

File Manager

• Apply legal judgment and process knowledge to enable clients to reach timeline goals by removing obstacles that prevent file progression.
• Practice law by recognizing that decisions on individual files must be balanced with the needs of the firm and clients.
• Provide simple, clear, and concise directions on files.
• Review aged files in client portfolios regularly and develop strategies to move files.
• Participate in discussion on restarts and other delays.
• Participate in workgroups, client calls, and other discussions, as requested.

Requirements

• Law School Diploma and acceptance to relevant bar association.
• Evidence of status of 'Good Standing' according to relevant bar association.

Technology Requirements

Position requires Strong Windows and MS Windows and Office (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) experience required; knowledge of Adobe/Nuance Power PDF; being comfortable with new technologies/websites and should be an advanced technology/computer user.

Compensation and Benefits

Orlans offers a competitive market-based salary, work/life balance, and benefits including medical/dental/vision/RX, Short and Long-term disability, paid-time off, 401(k) Plan with company match.

Orlans is an Equal Opportunity Employer