Litigation Attorney

Law Firms; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Remote-work equipment

EAP 24/7

Wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Law Firms in New York seeks an experienced Foreclosure Litigation Attorney to join its team. You will manage cases, draft pleadings, and attend court appearances for clients including financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has a JD, New York State Bar membership, and at least 3 years of foreclosure litigation experience. Residency in New York and ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and NY Bar.
• Minimum 3+ years of foreclosure litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and reviewing foreclosure pleadings and motions.
• Familiarity with foreclosure proceedings, hearings and settlement conferences.
• Must reside in New York and meet licensing/CEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review foreclosure pleadings and motions, including summons and complaints, orders of reference, and judgments of foreclosure and sale.
• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and mediation appearances as required.
• Prepare pleadings, case status letters, denial letters, and written requests.
• Collaborate with supervising foreclosure attorney, business unit, and per diem appearance counsel.
• Coordinate bank representatives and client appearances as necessary.
• Travel as needed to fulfill role responsibilities.

Skills

3+ years foreclosure experience

Draft pleadings and motions

Attend hearings

Legal analysis

NY residency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active NY State Bar

Job description

An established, multi-state legal services provider is seeking an experienced Foreclosure Litigation Attorney to join its team in New York. The firm provides legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing companies, institutional investors, private firms, and commercial clients.

This opportunity is suited to an attorney with hands-on foreclosure litigation experience who can manage cases, draft foreclosure-related pleadings and motions, attend court appearances, and provide legal guidance to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review foreclosure-related pleadings and motions, including summons and complaints, orders of reference, motions for summary judgment, and judgments of foreclosure and sale.
• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and mediation appearances as required.
• Prepare pleadings, case status letters, denial letters, and written requests.
• Collaborate with the supervising foreclosure attorney, business unit, and per diem appearance counsel.
• Coordinate bank representatives and client appearances as necessary.
• Travel as needed to fulfill role responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years of foreclosure litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and reviewing foreclosure-related pleadings and motions.
• Familiarity with foreclosure proceedings, hearings, and settlement conferences.
• Ability to analyze cases, manage escalated matters, and provide legal guidance.
• Must reside in New York and maintain applicable licensing and continuing legal education requirements.

Salary & Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 – $150,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling, depending on the role.
• Remote-work equipment, including a workstation with dual monitors.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities.