Foreclosure Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Foreclosure Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of legal experience to join its team. The candidate will handle foreclosure matters, conduct legal research, draft motions, manage discovery, and represent clients in court proceedings.

Duties:

• Manage foreclosure cases from inception to closing, including drafting pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on foreclosure law issues.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including document production and interrogatories.
• Handle client communications, including consultations and updates on case developments.
• Attend court hearings, oral arguments, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and develop deposition strategies.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on case strategy and client advisement.

Requirements:

• Admission to the New York State Bar; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a strong plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in litigation, specifically with a focus on foreclosure matters.
• Proven ability to handle cases independently and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms like Relativity and conducting meet and confers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting depositions and oral arguments.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York State; admission in New Jersey is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality work product.

This mid-sized New York law firm is a unique blend of legal talent and creative energy. The firm is small enough to render the most personalized service, yet because it is so focused it can handle the most sophisticated transactions and the most complex litigation in those areas in which is concentrates. It specializes in real estate, tax, business, e-commerce, labor, regulatory and litigation areas and offers extremely competitive salaries. The firm is distinguished from others by its ability to create practical and imaginative business solutions to complex legal problems as a result of the partners own varied business experiences and its cost effect approaches. There is close-knit atmosphere at this firm, engendered by the mutual respect with which its attorneys treat one another. This mid-sized firm may not be the most prestigious on the block (although they are located on a prestigious block in mid-town Manhattan), they are a great opportunity for an attorney looking for a solid practice in a supportive environment.