Litigation Attorney

Law; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Syosset Law Firm is a growing boutique practice in Syosset, NY focused on commercial real estate, mortgage/default servicing, creditor rights, and complex litigation.

This role offers substantive case ownership, courtroom exposure, and increasing independence, with a 1,800-hour annual billable requirement, the opportunity to draft and argue motions, and a base salary up to $175,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Litigation experience in New York.
• Experience with commercial litigation, real estate litigation, foreclosure, creditor rights, mortgage/default servicing, or related matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and motion practice skills.
• Comfortable with court appearances and managing matters with increasing independence.
• Ability to meet an 1,800-hour annual billable requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial real estate, mortgage, foreclosure, and creditor-side litigation matters.
• Handle matters from initial assessment through resolution, including research, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions and appear in New York Supreme Court.
• Represent lenders, servicers, financial institutions, and investors.
• Handle matters involving commercial foreclosure, UCC, lender default services, and general commercial litigation.
• Assist with select bankruptcy, landlord/tenant, and loan workout matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts while independently managing deadlines and caseloads.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Motion practice

Education

J.D.

Job description

Location: Syosset, NY

Salary: Up to $175,000 + Bonus

Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

About the Opportunity:

I’m recruiting for a growing boutique law firm in Syosset, NY with a strong practice focused on commercial real estate, mortgage/default servicing, creditor rights, and complex litigation.

The firm has handled 25,000+ foreclosure matters and represents sophisticated clients within the lending and real estate industries. The practice extends well beyond traditional foreclosure, including commercial lending, loan workouts, UCC matters, and complex litigation.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive case ownership, courtroom exposure, and the ability to handle matters with increasing independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial real estate, mortgage, foreclosure, and creditor-side litigation matters.
• Handle matters from initial assessment through resolution, including research, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions and appear in New York Supreme Court.
• Represent lenders, servicers, financial institutions, and investors.
• Handle matters involving commercial foreclosure, UCC, lender default services, and general commercial litigation.
• Assist with select bankruptcy, landlord/tenant, and loan workout matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts while independently managing deadlines and caseloads.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Litigation experience in New York.
• Experience with commercial litigation, real estate litigation, foreclosure, creditor rights, mortgage/default servicing, or related matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and motion practice skills.
• Comfortable with court appearances and managing matters with increasing independence.
• Ability to meet an 1,800-hour annual billable requirement.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $125,000–$1750,000 annually

Compensation within the range will depend on experience, litigation background, skills, qualifications, and level of case responsibility.

Additional bonus compensation is available.