Description:
Job Summary:The Foreclosure Attorney will report directly to the Managing Attorney of New York Foreclosure. Responsible for handling foreclosure and other related matters.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ability to read loan documents in detail to identify what are loan documents missing and issues to address with clients.
- Ability to communicate with clients in a professional yet personal manner
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong ability to turn around work in a fast, error-free manner.
- Ability to begin preliminary start on files as soon as received and generate responses and review files within a 24-hour time frame.
- Ability to review title work within 24 - 48 hours of receipt of same, identify the issues, and make full recommendations on how to correct them to the client
- Ability to prepare for and appear in court for foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy, and other related matters.
- Ability to cure title issues in a timely manner.
- Ability to file a complaint on the note or sue guarantors.
- Ability to review title examination, pleadings, closing residential documents, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender and agent requests.
- Motivated self-starter, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, flexible, and personable.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not require the exercise of supervisory responsibilities.
Education & Work Experience:
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Overall good attitude and willingness to adapt to change
- Must possess good organizational skills
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Detailed analytic experience and organizational skills required
