Associate Attorney

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC in New York seeks an Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience in New York foreclosure law to join its expanding statewide practice. The employee must be based in New York and capable of handling high-volume matters.

Responsibilities include oversight of statewide foreclosures, liaising with clients and courts, preparing pleadings, and presenting at hearings. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York; admission to New York federal courts and/or other states a plus.
• Experience in real estate, mortgage and/or commercial litigation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, and applicable debt collection/real property law a plus.
• Experience in foreclosure and real estate law a plus; if none, must be willing to learn.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and document drafting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethics and client confidentiality.
• A portable book of business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of high-volume statewide foreclosure matters.
• Ensure all appropriate actions are taken to expedite the firm’s files.
• Act as a liaison between the firm and clients, vendors, outside counsel, courts, trustees, and other foreclosure personnel.
• Manage files by applicable foreclosure rules and firm-established timelines.
• Work within the firm’s case management system to create, manage, and review daily and weekly reports.
• Review and execute various pleadings and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate updates in client and firm management systems.
• Outline, prepare, and present pleadings and other legal documents.
• Argue the merits of assigned cases at hearings, conferences, mediations, or trials.
• Attend and/or conduct public auctions as needed.
• Review title searches to identify any title issues and determine proper parties to serve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting & writing

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service

Job description

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in New York foreclosure law to join its expanding New York practice. The employee MUST BE BASED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The ideal applicant will be a career-oriented professional with at least three years of experience representing creditors in foreclosures and/or title proceedings, or a strong desire to learn these practice areas. Creditor-side bankruptcy experience is a plus, as is litigation experience. The applicant must have the ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, communicate professionally at all times, be effective working independently and as part of a team, and provide exceptional customer service. Leadership and management skills are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Key Job Duties:

• Provide oversight and management of high-volume statewide foreclosure matters.
• Ensure all appropriate actions are taken to expedite the firm’s files.
• Act as a liaison between the firm and clients, vendors, outside counsel, courts, trustees, and other foreclosure personnel.
• Manage files by applicable foreclosure rules and firm-established timelines.
• Work within the firm’s case management system to create, manage, and review daily and weekly reports.
• Review and execute various pleadings and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate updates in client and firm management systems.
• Outline, prepare, and present pleadings and other legal documents.
• Argue the merits of assigned cases at hearings, conferences, mediations, or trials.
• Attend and/or conduct public auctions as needed.
• Review title searches to identify any title issues and to determine the proper parties to serve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York. Admitted to practice in New York’s federal district courts and/or other states a plus.
• Experience in real estate, mortgage and/or commercial litigation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, as well as any applicable state and federal debt collection and real property law a plus.
• Experience in foreclosure and real estate law a plus; if none, must be willing to learn.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and document drafting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality.
• A portable book of business is a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k.

Salary Description

$85,000 - $135,000 annually based on experience

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.