Real Estate Litigation/Mortgage Attorney

Job Posting: Real Estate Litigation / Mortgage Banking Attorney

Location: Walnut Creek, CA or Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid or Remote Depending on Experience- CA residents only)

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Real Estate Litigation | Mortgage Banking | Financial Services Litigation

Real Estate Litigation / Mortgage Banking Attorney - Position Overview:

We are seeking an attorney to join our lending and real property litigation practice. Experience in consumer finance, mortgage banking, and real property litigation is preferred; however, we are also open to training attorneys with civil litigation experience who have a strong interest in developing expertise in these practice areas. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate, mortgage banking, foreclosure, title, and lender liability matters in a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of real estate and consumer finance litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Defend lenders and financial institutions in lender liability actions involving TILA, RESPA, FDCPA, FCRA, wrongful foreclosure, and related claims
• Manage lien priority, title, fraud, forgery, undue influence, and other real property disputes
• Prosecute judicial foreclosure actions and address impediments to non-judicial foreclosure proceedings
• Represent lenders in loan repurchase, indemnity, and secondary market disputes
• Pursue loan fraud recovery and recoupment actions against borrowers, brokers, appraisers, and other real estate professionals
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Handle bankruptcy-related litigation, including relief from stay proceedings and adversary actions

Qualifications:

• Experience in civil litigation, real estate experience preferred but not required
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently
• Mortgage banking, title insurance, regulatory compliance, and licensing experience is a plus
• Strong client communication and case management skills
• J.D. from an accredited law school preferred
• Licensed in California and in good standing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid or remote work flexibility depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to sophisticated financial services and real estate litigation matters

How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume and writing sample in confidence to

jaimi.harper@gogpac.com

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.