Foreclosure Litigation Associate (Remote-Eligible)

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is seeking an attorney to represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in foreclosure and related real estate litigation. The role may be in-office, hybrid, or fully remote depending on qualifications, and involves appearances in state and federal court, document drafting, discovery, and settlement negotiations.

The candidate should have a J.D. and NJ bar in good standing, with a minimum of two years of litigation experience and knowledge of New Jersey

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active New Jersey bar in good standing required.
• Bar licenses in NY, PA, or CT are a plus but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant litigation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey Mortgage Foreclosure Law is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors.
• 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 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.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

New Jersey Bar in good standing

Bar licenses in NY/PA/CT a plus

Job description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is seeking an attorney to represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in foreclosure and related real estate litigation. The role may be in-office, hybrid, or fully remote depending on qualifications, and involves appearances in state and federal court, document drafting, discovery, and settlement negotiations.

The candidate should have a J.D. and NJ bar in good standing, with a minimum of two years of litigation experience and knowledge of New Jersey