Managing Attorney - Delaware

Managing Attorney Delaware
Location: Delaware (Hybrid options available)
Position Type: Full-Time

A respected multi-state creditors rights firm is seeking a seasoned Managing Attorney licensed in Delaware with at least 8 years of experience handling creditors rights matters, including foreclosure, litigation, and bankruptcy. This leadership role offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, monthly performance-based bonuses, and origination incentives.

About the Role:
The Managing Attorney will oversee legal operations and team performance in Delaware, provide litigation oversight, ensure compliance with state and client standards, and manage a team of associate attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven attorney with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of the creditors rights space.

Key Responsibilities:

State/Functional Leadership:

• Lead legal performance and strategy in the state.

• Foster a team-focused, positive work environment with strong morale and retention.

• Set and communicate short- and long-term priorities.

• Liaise regularly with operations, executives, and legal teams.

• Monitor legal, regulatory, and ethical developments and escalate as needed.

Case Management & Client Service:

• Provide litigation oversight, including case review, strategy, and trial readiness.

• Partner with paralegal leadership to ensure case workflow, billing, and implementation of changes.

• Co-counsel with other attorneys and outside counsel as needed.

• Attend or ensure coverage for hearings, conferences, and appearances.

• Lead or contribute to internal and external training initiatives.

• Monitor reporting and quality metrics within the case management system.

Supervision of Associates:

• Collaborate on goal setting and performance standards.

• Hold direct reports accountable for timely, compliant, and client-focused service.

• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and annual evaluations.

• Make compensation recommendations.

• Create a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active and in-good-standing license to practice law in Delaware.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in creditors rights, including work with lenders and mortgage servicers.

• Minimum 2 years experience managing attorneys.

• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, and court procedures.

• Experience with case management systems such as BKFS LoanSphere, Tempo, or Vendorscape preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word.

• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work cross-functionally with firm leadership.