Associate Attorney

Mccalla-Raymer-Liebert-Pierce,-LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP seeks an experienced litigation attorney to represent mortgage servicers and investors in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and real estate matters. The role involves court appearances, case strategy, motions, discovery, and negotiations, with flexibility for in-office, hybrid, or remote work based on qualifications.

Candidates should have a J.D., PA bar, and at least 5 years of relevant litigation experience, with strong writing and oral advocacy

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar license in good standing in Pennsylvania required.
• Bar license in New Jersey, New York and/or Connecticut not required but a plus.
• Minimum 5 years relevant litigation experience preferred but lesser experience may be considered for otherwise qualified candidates.
• Working knowledge and experience with Pennsylvania Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation.
• Make appearances in state and federal court for hearings, trials and appeals.
• Review litigation, develop case strategy, and draft motions, pleadings and discovery requests.
• Communicate with clients and support staff to ensure quality representation and reporting.
• Create matter budgets and track billable and non-billable time.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Time management

Client communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation, including consumer claims directly against the firm’s clients. This position includes, but is not limited to, making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy, drafting documents, conducting discovery, trials and evidentiary hearings, state and federal appeals, and settlement negotiations. Position may be in-office, hybrid or fully remote depending on the successful candidate’s overall qualifications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors.
• Prosecute commercial foreclosures from start to finish.
• Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents.
• Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands and responses.
• Appear in court for settlement, case management conferences, motion arguments, trials, hearings and appeals.
• Communicate with clients to ensure quality representation and implementation of all client directives, including electronic communication through various online portals used by clients.
• Collaborate with support staff for preparation and execution of documents to be signed by the client, filed with the court and/or for internal or client reporting purposes.
• Research and analyze difficult client cases and collaborate with partners as to client advice and potential resolution.
• Create matter budgets and seek fee approval from clients as per their requirements; track billable and non-billable time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job may require supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• J.D. degree, bar license in good standing in Pennsylvania required
• Bar license in New Jersey, New York and/or Connecticut not required but a plus
• Minimum 5 years relevant litigation experience preferred but less experience will be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate
• Working knowledge and experience with Pennsylvania Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Effectively manage time and priorities
• Keep confidences
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
• Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism amidst any challenges
• Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levels
• Ability to maintain positive attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or
• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.