Junior Litigation Associate

Kriss & Feuerstein; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Competitive compensation based on опыт

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

FSA and EAP

Dental and vision insurance subsidy

Paid time off

Job summary

Kriss & Feuerstein LLP, a premier Real Estate Boutique Law Firm in New York, seeks an Associate with 3-5 years of solid experience in Commercial Litigation focused on commercial mortgage foreclosures and secured creditor enforcement. Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar, with New Jersey admission preferred.

You will draft and argue motions, manage pleadings and discovery, handle state and federal court appearances and mediations, and engage in client interaction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of solid experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Focus on commercial mortgage foreclosures and secured creditor enforcement.
• Admitted to practice in New York; New Jersey admission preferred.
• Excellent legal research and writing; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Independently handling all aspects of secured financing enforcement proceedings.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions and injunction papers.
• Diligence related to the purchase and sale of notes and mortgages.
• Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals.
• Handling State and Federal Court appearances and mediations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Client interaction

Education

New York Bar Admission

New Jersey Bar Admission Preferred

Job description

Join Our Team at Kriss & Feuerstein LLP

Kriss & Feuerstein LLP is a premier Real Estate Boutique Law Firm specializing in Lenders Law, Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Foreclosure proceedings, and Litigation support. Our culture is built on a foundation of mutual respect and teamwork, fostering true collaboration. We offer an incredible platform for business development as well. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with some of the best minds in litigation with an extremely strong transactional department as a counterpart, this is your opportunity.

We are currently seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of solid experience in Commercial Litigation for our Real Estate Litigation practice with a focus on commercial mortgage foreclosure and other secured creditor enforcement. The role involves:

• Independently handling all aspects of Secured Financing enforcement proceedings
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions and injunction papers
• Diligence related to the purchase and sale of notes and mortgages
• Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals
• Handling State and Federal Court appearances and mediations

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent legal research and writing skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities, along with effective communication skills for client interactions, are essential. Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York, with New Jersey admission preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off