A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Buffalo, NY location with the following responsibilities and qualifications:
Job Overview:
The Associate Attorney will primarily focus on New York foreclosure law, overseeing and managing high-volume statewide foreclosure matters. The role involves acting as a liaison between the firm and various stakeholders, executing legal documents, arguing cases at hearings or trials, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and firm-established timelines.
Duties:
- Provide oversight and management of high-volume statewide foreclosure matters
- Act as a liaison between the firm and clients, vendors, outside counsel, courts, trustees, and other foreclosure personnel
- Manage files according to applicable foreclosure rules and firm-established timelines
- Create, manage, and review daily and weekly reports within the firm’s case management system
- Review and execute various pleadings and correspondence
- Maintain accurate updates in client and firm management systems
- Argue the merits of assigned cases at hearings, conferences, mediations, or trials
- Attend and/or conduct public auctions as needed
- Review title searches to identify any title issues and determine proper parties to serve
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience representing creditors in foreclosures and/or title proceedings, or a strong desire to learn these practice areas
- Admitted to practice in New York
- Admitted to practice in New York’s federal district courts and/or other states is a plus
- Experience in real estate, mortgage, and/or commercial litigation strongly preferred
- Knowledge of FDCPA, RESPA, TILA, as well as any applicable state and federal debt collection and real property law is a plus
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Effective working independently and as part of a team
- Leadership and management skills are strongly preferred
- Portable book of business is a plus
Education:
Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
Certifications:
Admission to the New York State Bar
Benefits:
The firm offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k.