Staff Attorney
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Our Legal department is looking for a Staff Attorney to provide legal research and provide legal advice on legal related issues and matters that may involve Investments, Agency, Claims, Policy Service, Underwriting, general Corporate matters, and all other areas of the Company as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree, preferably business relatedJuris Doctorate degreeMembership in The Mississippi Bar, within 6 months after starting dateStrong analytical skillsThe ability to function effectively in the workplace as exhibited through one's integrity, courage to act and communication skillsThe ability to work with others effectively as exhibited through one's respect for people and commitment to teamworkThe ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations as exhibited through one's accountability for results, commitment to service and initiativeThe ability to perform the essential functions of the job as exhibited through one's growth in job knowledge and professional developmentResponsibilities May Include:Assist on matters that are subject to litigation.Assist in evaluating and summarizing claims, policy service and administrative matters.Provide assistance on matters to more senior attorneys on legal issues and handle special assignments and projects.Assist in assembling discovery requests and in preparing appropriate responses.Prepare drafts of legal documents for review and finalizing.Perform legal research and evaluation of legal issues for all areas of the Company as needed.Assist in responding to various questions and concerns from the field force.Assist in evaluating and responding to underwriting issues and concerns.Assist on various legal aspects of real estate transactions, including those that involve bankruptcies, foreclosures and lawsuits when filed.Assist with issues involved in mortgage loan closings, servicing, workouts, defaults and other servicing problems.
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