Litigation Attorney - New York

Aldridge Pite, LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401K retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney to draft and review foreclosure pleadings and attend settlement conferences. The role supports clients remotely and in-office, leveraging technology to streamline workflows.

Requirements include NY Bar admission, 3–5 years foreclosure experience, and a JD from an accredited law school. Travel may be required, with comprehensive benefits for remote and on-site staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• 3–5 years foreclosure experience.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review foreclosure motions, summons, complaints, and related pleadings.
• Attend hearings and mediation appearances for foreclosure matters.
• Draft court pleadings, status letters, and written requests.
• Collaborate with supervising foreclosure attorney and per diem appearance counsel.
• Travel as needed for client appearances or conferences.

Skills

Foreclosure litigation

New York Bar

Legal writing

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.