Junior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Foreclosure Attorney role provides a new hire with the uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Foreclosure Department while demonstrating an ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. New York Bar Admission required.

Job Responsibilities – in this role, you will:

· Provide status updates, legal analysis, and legal strategy recommendations to clients

· Handle a large caseload, including all aspects of matters from assignment to conclusion under the supervision of Senior Attorneys

· Comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and demand letters

· Draft and review pleadings and correspondence in connection with foreclosure actions

· Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations

· Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism

· Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

· Participate in and attend court conferences, mediation and motion practice

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Strong negotiation skills

· Superior time management skills

· Ability to work independently

· Meticulous analytical skills – i.e. demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations

· Advanced written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills

· Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills

Required Education & Training

· Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

· New York State Bar Membership

· Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred

Salary range is $75,000-$85,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.