Litigation Associate - Banking and creditors rights

Our Banking & Creditors' Rights team represents local, regional, and national banks, credit unions, lenders, and businesses throughout New York, handling commercial lending disputes, collections, foreclosures, workouts, and bankruptcy matters. We build long-term client relationships through responsive service, sound counsel, and strong courtroom results.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Litigation Associate to join our thriving legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in bankruptcy, banking, creditors' rights, collections, collections litigation, loan enforcement, referee proceedings, foreclosure litigation, courtroom proceedings, credit union operations, and bank law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume litigation caseload on behalf of banks, credit unions, and other financial institution clients.
• Represent clients in litigation involving loan enforcement, creditors' rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, workouts, evictions, and collections.
• Appear in court regularly (2-3x/week in person or virtually) for motion arguments, court conferences, foreclosure settlement conferences, eviction hearings, and small claims proceedings.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice to clients on matters related to banking, credit union operations, and bank law.
• Develop litigation strategy, negotiate settlements and workout agreements.
• Manage delinquent loans, lines of credit, credit cards, auto loans, foreclosures, and evictions for bank and credit union clients.
• Communicate proactively with clients and collaborate with partners and support staff.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing with the NY state bar.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience required (experience in bankruptcy, banking, creditors' rights, collections, collections litigation, loan enforcement, referee proceedings, foreclosure litigation, courtroom proceedings, credit union operations, and bank law preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads and work under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($100,000 - $120,000 base dependent on experience level).
• Bonus package offered - 10-25%.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401K with a match.
• Flexible work-life balance - hybrid potential after acclimation period and flexibility as needed.
• Generous PTO package - mental health days offered.
• Professional development opportunities, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar dues.
• Access to advanced legal resources and technology.

Pay

$100,000 - $125,000 per year