Associate Attorney – PA Foreclosure / Creditors’ Rights
About the role
Licensed Attorneys are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Firm’s foreclosure and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. This is a hybrid/remote position primarily managed from our Warrington, PA office location. Candidates may have the ability to physically work from any of the Firm’s regional offices in PA, NJ, or NY.
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 and visits client sites, as necessary.
- Collaborates with management, colleagues, and paralegals to ensure high-level client service.
- 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.
- Attends both routine and complex hearings as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
- Manages own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Drafts pleadings and reviews materials prepared by paralegals, making corrections as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission required; additional admissions in NJ or NY (or both) a bonus.
- Federal District Court admissions in PA, NJ, and NY also a bonus; candidate must be willing to waive into PA/NJ District Courts (at Firm’s expense) if not already admitted.
- 2–5+ years of foreclosure and litigation experience.
- Eviction and Bankruptcy experience a plus.
- Previous experience with electronic case management systems; CaseAware experience a plus.
- 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 be 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including vision, medical, and dental insurance.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Monthly bonus eligibility and origination incentives.
- Origination incentive up to 20% for new clients brought to the firm.
Pay
Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time, hybrid/remote with flexible scheduling.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually required to talk, hear, and walk; occasionally required to stand and lift; and frequently required to sit, reach with hands, talk, and touch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to drive to court appearances and other locations.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is usually in an indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.