Dynamic NY Litigation & Foreclosure Associate Attorney

Elgen Staffing; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Elgen Staffing's client, a prestigious nationwide law firm, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join their Melville office. The attorney will handle contested and litigated matters and contribute to New York Commercial Foreclosure litigation.

The candidate should have at least 4 years of litigation experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, and be proficient in drafting pleadings and legal documents; willingness to travel across New York is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must reside in New York.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation/courtroom experience. Foreclosure experience a plus.
• Member of the New York Bar while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, and correspondence.
• Proficiency with Fastcase or Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Attend trials and hearings.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the entire state of New York on an as needed basis.
• May be required to attend hearings, mediations and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Skills

Litigation experience

New York Bar

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Westlaw

Fastcase

Job description

Elgen Staffing's client, a prestigious nationwide law firm, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join their Melville office. The attorney will handle contested and litigated matters and contribute to New York Commercial Foreclosure litigation.

The candidate should have at least 4 years of litigation experience, be admitted to the New York Bar, and be proficient in drafting pleadings and legal documents; willingness to travel across New York is required.