Description:
We are seeking dedicated New York licensed Default Attorneys to join our A Multi-Practice Area Law Firm. The position is based in our New Jersey office, with responsibilities extending throughout the New York tr-state area. Attorneys are responsible for overseeing 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.
Associate:
- 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
