Senior Associate Attorney

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Woodbridge Township, NJ is seeking an experienced attorney to represent mortgage servicers and investors in foreclosure and general real estate litigation. The candidate should have a J.D. degree and a NY bar license, with at least 10 years of litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing cases, drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and advising clients. The position offers flexibility for in-office, hybrid, or fully remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant litigation experience preferred, but less will be considered.
• Substantial knowledge of New York Mortgage Foreclosure Law required.

Responsibilities

• Manage contested foreclosure and defensive litigation cases.
• Appear in court for various legal actions.
• Draft legal documents and analyze client cases.

Skills

Time management

Strong writing skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Professionalism

Client interaction

Education

J.D. degree, bar license in New York

Bar license in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Connecticut

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation, including consumer claims directly against the firm’s clients. This position includes, but is not limited to, making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy, drafting documents, conducting discovery, trials and evidentiary hearings, state and federal appeals, and settlement negotiations. Position may be in-office, hybrid or fully remote depending on the successful candidate’s overall qualifications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors.
• Prosecute commercial foreclosures from start to finish.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job may require supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• J.D. degree, bar license in good standing in New York required
• Bar license in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and/or Connecticut not required but a plus
• Minimum 10 years relevant litigation experience preferred but less experience will be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate
• Substantial knowledge and experience with New York Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Effectively manage time and priorities
• Keep confidences
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
• Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism amidst any challenges
• Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levels
• Ability to maintain positive attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

COMPENSATION

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

SPONSORSHIP POLICY

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; or
• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

SCOPING OF CALLS

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.