Junior Associate Attorney

Internal Revenue Service; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal group's Foreclosure Department is seeking a Foreclosure Attorney to provide legal analysis and manage a caseload. This role offers growth opportunities and emphasizes meticulous work in compliance with foreclosure and bankruptcy regulations. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor and New York Bar Membership, with strong negotiation and analytical skills valued.

Qualifications

• New York Bar Admission required.
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates, legal analysis, and strategy recommendations to clients.
• Handle a large caseload from assignment to conclusion under supervision.
• Review conditions precedent to filing, including loan documents and financials.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Office Skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

New York State Bar Membership

Job description

The Foreclosure Attorneyrole provides a new hire with the uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Foreclosure Department while demonstrating an 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, and produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. New York Bar Admission required.

Job Responsibilities – in this role, you will:

· Provide status updates, legal analysis, and legal strategy recommendations to clients

· Handle a large caseload, including all aspects of matters from assignment to conclusion under the supervision of Senior Attorneys

· 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 in connection with foreclosure actions

· Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations

· Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism

· Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

· Participate in and attend court conferences, mediation and motion practice

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Strong negotiation skills

· Superior time management skills

· Ability to work independently

· Meticulous analytical skills – i.e. demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations

· Advanced written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills

· Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills

Required Education & Training

· Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

· New York State Bar Membership

· Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred

Salary range is $75,000-$85,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.