Associate Attorney (NJ)

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, a national law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to learn and grow across practice areas while meeting performance standards. The candidate should organize workloads, meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and analytical skills in a fast-paced setting. PA bar is required; NJ bar is a plus.

Newly Barred Attorneys encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include reviewing conditions precedent, drafting pleadings, and ensuring system

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission requirements.
• Ability to manage deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review conditions precedent to filing, including loan documents and demand letters.
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions.
• Update internal systems with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters.
• Ensure compliance with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collection rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar membership in PA; NJ optional

Quality Assurance principles

Job description

About this position

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.

With a team of over 1,100 professionals operating across 20 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.

Associate Attorney

The Associate Attorney provides new hires with an opportunity to learn about and familiarize themselves with our various practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

PA bar required, if also barred in NJ a plus. Newly Barred Attorneys encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities – in this role, you will:

• Complete comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and demand letters
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions
• Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team of experienced professionals

Required Education and Training

• Juris Doctor
• Bar membership in Pennsylvania and if also barred in NJ is a plus
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred

What we offer

• A collaborative, team-focused work environment within established legal practice.
• Competitive compensation, and paid time off.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Health benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K participation
• Full Time onsite position
• Standard business hours
• High-volume operations setting with deadlines and compliance requirements
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401K Plan
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental health insurance plans
• Voluntary life insurance plan