Senior Associate Attorney
Skills
AppealsDirectivesEstate LawForeclosure LawForeclosuresLegal WritingNegotiation
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- J.D. degree
- Active New York bar license in good standing
- Required substantial knowledge of New York Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice
- Minimum 10 years relevant litigation experience preferred
- Ability to manage contested foreclosures defensive litigation and ancillary matters
- Experience drafting motions pleadings discovery and settlement documents
- Ability to appear in court for hearings trials and appeals
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients staff and management
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
- New Jersey bar
- Pennsylvania bar
- Connecticut bar
Day to day
- Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in residential and commercial foreclosure matters
- Handle title and general real estate litigation including consumer claims against clients
- Appear in state and federal court for hearings motions trials evidentiary hearings and appeals
- Draft pleadings motions discovery requests settlement agreements and related litigation documents
- Analyze loan files title reports and client directives to develop case strategy and achieve resolution
Hiring process
- Submit resume in confidence