Associate Attorney

Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated New York licensed Default Attorneys to join our S&E team. As an Associate Attorney, you will oversee all aspects of mortgage and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.

* Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.

* Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.

* Travels to court for court appearance and visits client sites, as necessary.

* Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

* Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.

* Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.

* Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.

* Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.

* Attends both routine and litigation hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.

* Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.

* Reviews case work prepared by paralegals and corrected as necessary.

Qualifications:

* J.D from an ABA accredited law school

* New York State Bar Admission, active and in good standing

* Willingness to travel within the tri-state area as needed

* New York procedural experience and knowledge of the NYCPLR, RPAPL and RPL

* Litigation skills including drafting motions, opposition, replies, conducting oral argument, deposition, traverse hearings and bench trial

* Creditor’s Rights, Default, eviction, and/or bankruptcy experience with lenders and mortgage services in the State of New York preferred.

* Experience in client systems used in default services, such as Black Knight preferred.

* Previous experience with electronic case management systems, especially CaseAware preferred.

* Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.

* Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.

* Must have outstanding interpersonal skills, and able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.

* Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.

* Outstanding organizational skills.

* Ability to handle a large volume of cases

* Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word

* Valid Driver’s License

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