Senior Foreclosure Litigation Attorney - Remote

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP in New Jersey seeks an experienced foreclosure litigation attorney to represent mortgage servicers and investors in residential and commercial matters. The role includes state and federal court appearances, case strategy, drafting motions, discovery, and negotiations.

Flexibility is available with in-office, hybrid or remote options based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active NY bar license.
• Bar license in NJ/PA/CT is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Substantial knowledge of New York Mortgage Foreclosure Law is required.

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.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

J.D. degree

Bar license in good standing (NY required)

Job description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP in New Jersey seeks an experienced foreclosure litigation attorney to represent mortgage servicers and investors in residential and commercial matters. The role includes state and federal court appearances, case strategy, drafting motions, discovery, and negotiations.

Flexibility is available with in-office, hybrid or remote options based on qualifications.