Remote Foreclosure & Real Estate Litigator

Mccalla-Raymer-Liebert-Pierce,-LLC; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP in New Jersey seeks an experienced attorney to represent mortgage servicers and investors in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and related real estate litigation, including consumer claims. The position may be in-office, hybrid or fully remote depending on qualifications.

The attorney will appear in state and federal courts, review filings, draft documents, conduct discovery, participate in hearings, appeals and settlement negotiations, and

Qualifications

• J.D. degree, bar license in good standing in New Jersey required.
• Bar license in New York, Pennsylvania and/or Connecticut not required but a plus.
• Minimum 2 years relevant litigation experience preferred but less experience will be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate.
• Working knowledge and experience with New Jersey Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors.
• Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents.
• Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands and responses.
• Appear in court for settlement, case management conferences, motion arguments, trials, hearings and appeals.
• Communicate with clients to ensure quality representation and implementation of all client directives, including electronic communication through various online portals used by clients.
• Collaborate with support staff for preparation and execution of documents to be signed by the client, filed with the court and/or for internal or client reporting purposes.
• Research and analyze difficult client cases and collaborate with partners as to client advice and potential resolution.
• Create matter budgets and seek fee approval from clients as per their requirements; track billable and non-billable time.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Professionalism

Independence / teamwork

Education

J.D. degree

Bar license in New Jersey

Tools

Job description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP in New Jersey seeks an experienced attorney to represent mortgage servicers and investors in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and related real estate litigation, including consumer claims. The position may be in-office, hybrid or fully remote depending on qualifications.

The attorney will appear in state and federal courts, review filings, draft documents, conduct discovery, participate in hearings, appeals and settlement negotiations, and