Associate Attorney - Mortgage and Real Estate Litigation

About the role

The well-established, nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation practice supporting mortgage servicers, institutional investors, and real estate clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contested foreclosure and defensive litigation matters.
• Analyze loan files, title reports, and other complex client documentation.
• Develop case strategy and advise on potential resolutions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery, settlement agreements, and related litigation documents.
• Appear in state and federal court for conferences, hearings, and motion arguments.
• Conduct legal research and discovery.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate directly with sophisticated clients.
• Work closely with partners, paralegals, and support professionals to move matters efficiently.
• Prepare matter budgets, obtain client fee approvals, and manage billable and non-billable time.
• Use client portals and electronic systems to communicate and manage case requirements.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and an active New York bar license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience with New York mortgage foreclosure law and practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Confidence appearing in court and communicating with opposing counsel and clients.
• Excellent organization and time-management abilities.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader legal team.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Admission in New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts is a plus, but not required.

Skills

• Substantive litigation experience.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Flexibility in work arrangements.
• Opportunity to handle meaningful litigation matters.
• Working with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is hybrid or remote, with some travel to New York and New Jersey offices as needed.