Litigation Attorney - Collections & Judgment Enforcement

Law Office Of Peter C Merani; City of Troy (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Merani Kamara Zeleznock Law Group seeks an experienced attorney to join its Creditors' Rights & Enforcement Litigation practice in New York. This is not a simple file-handling role; you will handle substantial matters, supervise staff, and grow into leadership within the firm.

The position offers advancement toward partnership, with compensation estimated at $135,000–$175,000 depending on experience, plus potential bonuses. Onsite role for candidates in the NYC/NJ area.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York Bar; NJ bar admission is a strong plus.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Significant experience with collections, creditors' rights, debtor, and judgment enforcement.
• Knowledge of NY CPLR Article 52 and post-judgment remedies.
• Familiarity with New Jersey judgment enforcement procedures.
• Bankruptcy/creditor experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and develop efficient workflows.

Responsibilities

• High-volume toll and commercial collection litigation
• New York and New Jersey creditors' rights litigation
• Judgment recovery and post-judgment enforcement
• Bank restraints, levies, executions and garnishments
• Asset investigation and discovery
• Information subpoenas and post-judgment discovery
• Judgment domestication and enforcement
• Settlement negotiations and payment arrangements
• Bankruptcy matters affecting collection and enforcement proceedings
• Proofs of claim, automatic stay issues and creditor remedies
• Motion practice and contested proceedings
• Court appearances in New York and New Jersey
• Development of strategies to improve recoveries and reduce aging
• Supervision and training of paralegals, collection personnel and support staff
• Direct communication with institutional and commercial clients

Skills

High-volume litigation

Creditors' rights

Courtroom advocacy

Staff supervision

Education

New York Bar admission

NJ bar admission

Job description

Merani Kamara Zeleznock Law Group is seeking an experienced attorney to join and grow into a leadership role with our Creditors' Rights & Enforcement Litigation practice.This is not simply a file-handling associate position. We are looking for an attorney who can assume meaningful responsibility for a substantial volume practice, manage matters independently, develop efficient litigation and enforcement strategies, supervise supporting personnel, and grow into a leadership role within the firm.

For the right attorney, this position offers a defined opportunity for advancement into practice leadership and partnership. Compensation depends on experience and is estimated to be $135,000 - $175,000 with performance bonus eligibility. This is an onsite role and candidates must be in the NYC/NJ area.

Responsibilities:

The attorney will handle and oversee matters involving:

• High-volume toll and commercial collection litigation
• New York and New Jersey creditors' rights litigation
• Judgment recovery and post-judgment enforcement
• Bank restraints, levies, executions and garnishments
• Asset investigation and discovery
• Information subpoenas and post-judgment discovery
• Judgment domestication and enforcement
• Settlement negotiations and payment arrangements
• Bankruptcy matters affecting collection and enforcement proceedings
• Proofs of claim, automatic stay issues and creditor remedies
• Motion practice and contested proceedings
• Court appearances in New York and New Jersey
• Development of strategies to improve recoveries and reduce aging
• Supervision and training of paralegals, collection personnel and support staff
• Direct communication with institutional and commercial clients

Requirements:

• Admission to the New York Bar. NJ bar admission in addition is a strong plus.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Significant experience with collections, creditors' rights, debtor, and judgment enforcement
• Working knowledge of New York CPLR Article 52 and post-judgment remedies
• Familiarity with New Jersey judgment enforcement procedures
• Bankruptcy/creditor experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing a significant volume of active matters
• Strong drafting, motion practice and courtroom skills
• Ability to supervise staff and develop efficient workflows
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a technology-driven environment
• A practical, results-oriented approach to litigation and recovery
• Ability to pass applicable background and reference checks
• Willingness to be onsite 5 days a week or in court as needed for client service