Associate- Mid Level or Senior Attorney-NY

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Cranford, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

We are seeking dedicated, experienced New York licensed Attorneys to join our S&E team. The position is based in our Northern New Jersey office, with responsibilities extending throughout the State of New York. Fully remote opportunities may be available for the right candidate. Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of mortgage and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
• Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
• Travels to court for court appearances. Attends both routine and litigation hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
• Communicates and collaborates with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
• Identifies legal issues / items which require additional review.
• Establishes a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
• Prioritizes and manages a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reviews case work prepared by paralegals and corrected as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• J.D from an ABA accredited law school
• New York State Bar Admission, active and in good standing
• Minimum 3 year’s experience in New York practice. New York procedural experience and knowledge of the NYCPLR, RPAPL and RPL
• Willingness to travel to Court as needed
• Litigation skills including drafting motions, opposition, replies, conducting oral argument, deposition, traverse hearings and bench trial
• Substantive experience in mortgage default, appellate practice and/or eviction with lenders and mortgage servicers in the State of New York preferred.
• Experience in client systems used in default services, such as Black Knight.
• Previous experience with electronic case management systems, such as Case Aware.
• Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes and court procedures.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills, and able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
• Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a large volume of cases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word

An origination incentive of 20% included for any additional business brought into S&E.

The physical demands described 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 usually required to talk, hear and walk, occasionally required to stand and lift and frequently required to sit, reach with hands, talk and touch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Requires the ability to drive to court appearances, etc.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is usually in an indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.