Description:

Salary Range:
$90,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm's foreclosure and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. Stern & Eisenberg offers a highly competitive salary structure, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a hybrid / remote position which is primarily managed from our Warrington, PA office location. Candidates may have the ability to physically work from any of the Firm's regional offices in PA, NJ, or NY. The ideal candidate will have 2 – 5 years + of foreclosure, real estate and creditors' rights experience, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and appearing in court. Comprehensive benefits package, including vision / medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match up to 4%, monthly bonus eligibility and origination incentives. Seeking driven, team players who are eager both to learn and advance their careers.

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.
Collaborates with management, colleagues and paralegals to ensure high level client service
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 complex hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
Drafts pleadings and reviews materials prepared by paralegals, making corrections as necessary.

Qualifications:

J.D from an ABA accredited law school
Pennsylvania Bar Admission required, additional admissions in NJ or NY (or both) a bonus; Federal District Court admissions in PA, NJ and NY also a bonus; Candidate must be willing to waive into PA / NJ District Courts (at Firm's expense) if not already admitted
2 - 5 years + foreclosure and litigation experience
Eviction and Bankruptcy experience a plus
Previous experience with electronic case management systems, CaseAware experience a plus.
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 be 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