Associate- Mid Level or Senior Attorney-NY

Stern & Eisenberg PC•Cranford, NJ

7d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking dedicated, experienced New York licensed Attorneys to join our S&E team. The position is based in our Northern New Jersey office, with responsibilities extending throughout the State of New York. Fully remote opportunities may be available for the right candidate. Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of mortgage and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion.

Requirements

J.D from an ABA accredited law school
New York State Bar Admission, active and in good standing
Minimum 3 year’s experience in New York practice. New York procedural experience and knowledge of the NYCPLR, RPAPL and RPL
Willingness to travel to Court as needed
Litigation skills including drafting motions, opposition, replies, conducting oral argument, deposition, traverse hearings and bench trial
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 Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Substantive experience in mortgage default, appellate practice and/or eviction with lenders and mortgage servicers in the State of New York preferred.
Experience in client systems used in default services, such as Black Knight.
Previous experience with electronic case management systems, such as CaseAware.

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 appearances. Attends both routine and litigation hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
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.
Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
Reviews case work prepared by paralegals and corrected as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.