McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP · 3 months ago
Senior Associate Attorney
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is a law firm specializing in mortgage servicing and investor representation. The Senior Associate Attorney will represent clients in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation, managing a caseload and participating in all aspects of litigation.
Legal
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree, bar license in good standing in New York required
Substantial knowledge and experience with New York Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is required
Minimum 10 years relevant litigation experience preferred but less experience will be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate
Effectively manage time and priorities
Keep confidences
Strong writing skills
Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
Ability to maintain high level of professionalism amidst any challenges
Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levels
Ability to maintain positive attitude
Preferred
Bar license in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and/or Connecticut not required but a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package
Company
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is a full service Residential and Commercial Real Estate Legal Services firm with a combined 75 years of experience specializing in: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Commercial Origination and Workout Transactions, Complex Litigation, Title Curative/Litigation and Closing Services; representing large to small financial institutions and Investors for matters in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington offices to assist our clients with exceptional quality service.