Senior Associate Attorney

Merani Kamara Law Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

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

For the right attorney, there is a defined path toward practice leadership and partnership. Compensation ranges from $135,000 to $175,000 with bonus eligibility.

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.
• 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

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

Skills

New York Bar admission

New Jersey Bar admission

Litigation experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

Merani Kamara 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

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