Junior Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Litigation Associate in New York, New York (Hybrid). The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic Real Estate Litigation practice, focusing on commercial mortgage foreclosure and secured creditor enforcement.

Duties

• Independently handle all aspects of secured financing enforcement proceedings.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and injunction papers.
• Conduct diligence related to the purchase and sale of notes and mortgages.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals.
• Manage State and Federal Court appearances and mediations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of solid experience in commercial litigation.
• Admitted to practice in New York; New Jersey admission preferred.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Client communication.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Subsidized dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.

This law firm is located in New York, New York and has a team of highly talented attorneys with a group of both litigation and transactional attorneys. This firm takes pride in successfully blending two legal teams in order to bring each client the highest level of representation in complex real estate matters. This firm's practice areas include transactional real estate (office, multi-family, retail, and industrial), creditors' rights and bankruptcy, litigation, commercial and residential foreclosure, and landlord and tenant.