Foreclosure Litigator

Friedman Vartolo LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k with match

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

Friedman Vartolo LLP seeks an experienced Foreclosure Litigator with appellate writing expertise to manage complex litigated matters. The role requires strong work ethic and readiness to grow with the firm.

Candidates should have 5+ years in motion practice, PA bar admission (NJ/NY a plus), and robust appellate writing and research skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in motion practice of contested matters.
• Admitted to PA bar; NJ/NY admission a plus.
• Litigation and appellate advocacy experience required.
• Experience handling foreclosure, bankruptcy, and eviction appearances in PA.
• Superior appellate writing, research, and analytic skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Able to manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Appearing on a wide range of court appearances
• Drafting of motions, briefs, and memorandums of law
• Conducting legal research
• Responding to discovery requests and pleadings
• Maintaining responsibility for all aspects of respective contested cases, including devising legal strategies and executing on legal strategies
• Completing initial review of documents related to highly litigated cases
• Oversee support staff and review their work

Skills

Litigation experience

Appellate advocacy

Legal research

Foreclosure knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Heavy workload management

Drafting motions/briefs

Education

PA Bar admission

NJ/NY bar a plus

Job description

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is seeking an experienced Foreclosure Litigator with appellate writing experience who is capable of handling complex litigated matters to join our growing team. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals, who will bring a strong work ethic and eagerness to grow alongside the firm.

Responsibilities

• Appearing on a wide range of court appearances
• Drafting of motions, briefs, and memorandums of law
• Conducting legal research
• Responding to discovery requests and pleadings
• Maintaining responsibility for all aspects of respective contested cases, including devising legal strategies and executing on legal strategies
• Completing initial review of documents related to highly litigated cases
• Oversee support staff and review their work

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in motion practice of contested matters
• Admission to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania; New Jersey and/or New York is a plus
• Litigation and Appellate advocacy experience required.
• Experience handling foreclosure, bankruptcy, and eviction appearances in Pennsylvania
• Superior appellate writing, legal research, and analytic skills
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and proficiently
• Attention to detail and organization
• Able to manage a heavy work load

Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. We also offer a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, 401k with match, and transportation reimbursement.

ADA Compliance

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