Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. - TX, AR & TN
Associate Litigation Attorney
Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. - TX, AR & TN, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Title
Associate Attorney (Full‑time / Exempt / Salaried)
Department & Level Litigation – Attorney
Work Schedule Normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime as needed.
Primary Responsibility Handle mortgage‑related litigation files as lead counsel in State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.
Primary Accountabilities
Provide legal advice to the Firm’s mortgage servicing clients
Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and codes
Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts and other necessary documentation during litigation in State Circuit Court, Probate Court, Appellate Courts, Federal District Court and Federal Bankruptcy Court
Handle civil litigation cases from referral to resolution, including written and oral advocacy, motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, trial, and appellate court briefing and argument
Participate in mediation, with willingness and ability to understand complex loan documentation and loss‑mitigation processes
Skills / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Licensed to practice law in Arkansas State and Federal Courts, including Bankruptcy Court and the Eighth or Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
4+ years’ experience preferred in finance or representation of financial institutions in real‑estate matters
Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work through complex mortgage‑related issues
Characteristics
Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the company’s image in the community
Dependable, ethical, and trustworthy
Professional image at all times
Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service
Self‑starter and able to work independently
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Banking
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Department & Level Litigation – Attorney
Work Schedule Normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime as needed.
Primary Responsibility Handle mortgage‑related litigation files as lead counsel in State, Federal and Bankruptcy Courts.
Primary Accountabilities
Provide legal advice to the Firm’s mortgage servicing clients
Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and codes
Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts and other necessary documentation during litigation in State Circuit Court, Probate Court, Appellate Courts, Federal District Court and Federal Bankruptcy Court
Handle civil litigation cases from referral to resolution, including written and oral advocacy, motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, trial, and appellate court briefing and argument
Participate in mediation, with willingness and ability to understand complex loan documentation and loss‑mitigation processes
Skills / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Licensed to practice law in Arkansas State and Federal Courts, including Bankruptcy Court and the Eighth or Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
4+ years’ experience preferred in finance or representation of financial institutions in real‑estate matters
Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work through complex mortgage‑related issues
Characteristics
Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the company’s image in the community
Dependable, ethical, and trustworthy
Professional image at all times
Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service
Self‑starter and able to work independently
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Banking
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