Litigation Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP; Melville (NY); Remote; USD 82,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life and Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm focused on technology-enabled workflows for clients in the financial sector. The Litigation Attorney role handles foreclosure pleadings, attends settlement conferences, and works both remotely and in the office to facilitate client matters.

Requirements include NY Bar membership, JD, and 3–5 years foreclosure experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Remote work from home is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the New York Bar.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 3–5 years of foreclosure experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review foreclosure related motions.
• Attend hearing and mediation appearances.
• Prepare analyses and advise clients on legal strategy.
• Draft court pleadings, status letters, denial letters and written requests.
• Collaborate with supervising Foreclosure Attorney and counsel.
• Coordinate with clients on appearances and directives.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree with JD

New York Bar license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Salary Range: $81,858.00 To $148,728.00 Annually

Remote Work from Home!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose:

The Litigation Attorney is responsible for drafting and reviewing foreclosure related pleadings, in addition to attending foreclosure settlement conferences for the Firm. This person will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the process on the behalf of our Clients. This person will work both remotely and in the office.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and Review Foreclosure Related Motions such as Summons and Complaints, Orders of Reference, Motions for Summary Judgment and Judgments of Foreclosure and Sale
• Attend Hearing and Mediation Appearances
• Prepare Analysis of cases and advise Clients regarding legal strategies
• Draft Court Pleadings, Status Letters, Denial Letters and Written Requests
• Must collaborate with Supervising Foreclosure Attorney, Business Unit and Per Diem Appearance Counsel
• Provide Legal Directives for Clients on the behalf of the Firm
• Directly Manage Escalated Cases including the management of Client Systems
• Coordinate Bank Rep and Client Appearances
• Must be willing to Travel on an as needed basis

Job Requirements:

• Member of the New York Bar while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
• Minimum 3-5 years of foreclosure experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone).
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Must reside in New York
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

General Competency Factors:

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.