State Managing Attorney New York

Stern & Eisenberg PC•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a seasoned creditors’ rights attorney to manage our New York practice which is physically operated from our Cranford, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will be personable with a leadership background and significant New York creditors’ rights experience, though we will also consider established leaders with a significant history of successfully representing institutional lenders in New Jersey. The Firm offers flexible, hybrid scheduling, competitive benefits (including a 401(k) match of up to 4%), origination incentives and monthly bonus opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to travel around the country to attend conferences and visit clients. Equity partnership in the Firm may be offered following a consistent demonstration of reliability, excellence, success and dedication to the Firm. We are looking for someone who proactively and efficiently handles their workload with a focus on producing an excellent work product , team building and advancing the practice.

Requirements

J.D from an ABA accredited law school
Bar Admission active and in good standing in New York (NY & NJ license preferred)
At least 8 years of practice; Direct NY default / real estate practice preferred, transferable NJ experience will be considered
Minimum 2 years’ management experience
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with leadership across firm
Experience with using Firm and Client case management systems
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to handle a large volume of cases with speed and accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Leads from the front and provides motivation, vision and direction to the team
Demonstrates professionalism and ability to function as part of a cohesive team
Proactively addresses complex and problematic matters and associated client communication
Sets clear performance objectives, including short and long term priorities
Develops client contacts and collaborates internally to ensure continued business growth
Immediately reports conflicts, reputational issues and potential liability matters to clients and Firm management
Keeps current on legal, regulatory and ethical developments and escalates internally as necessary to assure compliance
Provides litigation oversight, including new case evaluations, ongoing reviews, case assignments, internal quality audits, trial strategies and final review of all cases designated for trial
Partners with Managing Paralegal and Firm leadership to ensure cases are managed and billed appropriately and that changes are effectively implemented
Serves as co-counsel with other legal staff and/or outside counsel on litigation.
Utilizes on-line and other references to research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes and the like
Ensures coverage for attendance at hearings, settlement conferences and other appearances as necessary
Recommends and drives continuous improvement
Provides internal and external training as required for effective client service and business growth
Collaborates with team in developing objectives and other standards.
Holds team accountable for a high level of client service and excellence in work produced
Formally evaluates direct reports annually; provides formal and informal feedback on-going and as needed
Recommends compensation changes
Fosters a supportive, team-centric, work environment
Stays current on relevant laws, regulations, statutes, industry standards and client expectations
Provides team with training and opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and abilities
Holds mentoring and candid career development conversations with staff
Demonstrates leadership, innovation and diligence
Leads by example and sets the standard for team conduct