Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Professional Partners - Mortgage Brokers
Job overview
The Associate Attorney role is a full-time legal position focused on handling consumer protection cases and civil litigation in Michigan, contributing to the firm's legal services and client management.
Responsibilities and impact
The Associate Attorney will manage a heavy caseload, communicate with clients and opposing parties, draft legal documents, and conduct legal research primarily related to contract and consumer law.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation based on experience, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with employer match, paid time off, training, promotion opportunities, and team-building events.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Michigan with at least 1 year of relevant law firm experience, strong legal research skills, and proficiency in drafting legal documents; multi-state admission and LexisNexis proficiency are preferred.
Career development
The firm provides training, guidance, promotion, and growth opportunities within the company.
Work environment and culture
The firm promotes a supportive team environment with smart and collaborative colleagues and sponsors team-building events.
Company information
Professional Partners - Mortgage Brokers is a firm headquartered in New York with a practice in Michigan focusing on consumer protection law and civil litigation.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Michigan practice team, working remotely but in close communication with the New York headquarters, handling diverse client cases.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position requiring residence in Michigan, specifically near Grand Rapids or Muskegon, with in-person court appearances required.
Unique job features
The role involves remote work with mandatory in-person court attendance in Michigan, offering a mix of transactional and litigation legal work in consumer protection.
Company overview
Professional Partners - Mortgage Brokers is a financial services company specializing in mortgage brokerage. They assist clients in securing home loans by connecting them with various lenders and negotiating favorable terms. The company generates revenue through commissions paid by lenders for successful loan placements. Founded with a focus on personalized service and expert advice, Professional Partners has built a reputation for guiding clients through the complex mortgage process, ensuring they find the best possible financing options tailored to their needs.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your Michigan legal admission, experience drafting pleadings and legal memoranda, and your ability to manage a heavy caseload in consumer protection law.
Emphasize your strong organizational skills, legal research proficiency, especially any experience with LexisNexis, and your comfort with remote communication tools like Microsoft Teams and email.
Apply through multiple channels including Professional Partners' corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other legal job boards to maximize your chances of getting noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with attorneys and legal staff in the Michigan division of Professional Partners - Mortgage Brokers; use ice breakers like commenting on recent consumer protection cases they handled or asking about remote work best practices within the firm.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'Michigan Bar Admission,' 'consumer protection,' 'legal research,' 'pleadings,' 'LexisNexis,' and 'civil litigation' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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