Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Hartford office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience. The candidate will represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in foreclosure, title, and general real estate litigation, including consumer, claims directly against the firm?s clients. Will be making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy, drafting documents, and conducting discovery and settlement negotiations. Manage and handle a caseload of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation, and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors. Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents. Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands, and responses. Appear in court for settlement and case management conferences and to argue motions. 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. Knowledge of Connecticut Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is essential. A Bar license in good standing in Connecticut is required. Bar license in Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and/or NY is a plus.

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