Associate Attorney

We are seeking dedicated New York licensed Default Attorneys to join our team. The position is based in our New Jersey office with responsibilities extending throughout the New York tr-state area. 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 appearance and visits client sites as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Associate:

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.

Attends both routine and litigation hearings as well as settlement conferences oral arguments and other court appearances as necessary.

Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.

Reviews case work prepared by paralegals and corrected as necessary.

Qualifications

J.D from an ABA accredited law school

New York State Bar Admission active and in good standing

Willingness to travel within the tri-state area as needed

New York procedural experience and knowledge of the NYCPLR RPAPL and RPL

Litigation skills including drafting motions opposition replies conducting oral argument deposition traverse hearings and bench trial

Creditors Rights Default eviction and/or bankruptcy experience with lenders and mortgage services in the State of New York preferred.

Experience in client systems used in default services such as Black Knight preferred.

Previous experience with electronic case management systems especially CaseAware preferred.

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

Valid Drivers License

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

Physical Demands

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.

Work Environment

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.