Associate Attorney

Job Overview

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 may be in‑office, hybrid or fully remote depending on the successful candidate’s overall qualifications. Full‑time position located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, United States (remote/hybrid/in‑office possible).

• 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 may be required for this job.

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 5 years relevant litigation experience preferred but less experience will be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate.
• Working knowledge and experience with New York Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively manage time and priorities.
• Maintain confidences.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate written and oral.
• Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting.
• Maintain high level of professionalism amidst challenges.
• Interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levels.
• Maintain positive attitude.
• Skills:
  
  Litigation, Real Estate, Foreclosure, Drafting, Discovery, Client Communication, Research, Case Management, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Professionalism, Writing, Oral Communication, Budgeting, Legal Strategy, Evidentiary Hearings.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Application

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Please email your PDF or Word document resume to  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.