Job OverviewOur client specializes in the representation of clients in the commercial and residential mortgage industry. Our areas of focus include foreclosure, bridge lending, mortgage acquisition and sale (performing and non-performing mortgages), commercial real estate transactions, and loan workouts.

The attorneys and paralegals at our clients have extensive experience, including participation in well over twenty-five thousand foreclosure matters, thousands of bridge lending transactions, and countless purchase and sale transactions involving mortgages and real property. We do not focus on cookie-cutter solutions or unnecessary litigation. Our focus is achieving the best possible result for our clients through strategic, practical, and effective legal solutions.

We are a fast-growing law firm focused on real estate, mortgage, and complex litigation matters. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with approximately 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a strong background in lender default services, foreclosure, commercial litigation, and/or real estate litigation.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience independently managing a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, appearing in court, developing litigation strategy, drafting and arguing motions, and communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel.

ResponsibilitiesIndependently manage a substantial caseload from inception through conclusion, including complex and contested mattersDevelop and implement litigation strategies designed to achieve favourable outcomes for clientsDraft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, discovery demands and responses, and other legal documents for court submissionConduct legal research and apply relevant law and procedural rules to complex litigation mattersAppear regularly in New York State courts, including New York Supreme Court, for conferences, motions, hearings, and other proceedingsPrepare for and participate in depositions, discovery proceedings, settlement negotiations, and other litigation-related mattersCommunicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other partiesAnalyse cases, identify potential legal and factual issues, and provide practical recommendations to clientsReview and oversee work product to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable court rules and deadlinesCollaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm staff to efficiently manage matters and meet client objectivesAssist with mentoring and providing guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriateQualifications & SkillsApproximately 10 years of litigation experience, preferably involving foreclosure, mortgage default services, real estate, commercial litigation, or related mattersAdmission to the New York State Bar and in good standingSubstantial experience handling cases independently from inception through resolutionStrong knowledge of New York Supreme Court procedures, rules, and filing requirementsDemonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions and other litigation papersStrong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skillsExperience with compliance requirements applicable to mortgage and lender default litigationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing prioritiesExceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workAbility to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and develop practical litigation strategiesStrong client-management and interpersonal skillsSalary & CompensationSalary commensurate with experience and qualificationsCompetitive compensation for candidates with significant litigation experienceOpportunity for professional growth within a rapidly expanding practice

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401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance