Litigation Attorney - Collections & Judgment Enforcement

About the role

Merani Kamara Zeleznock Law Group is seeking an experienced attorney to join and grow into a leadership role with our Creditors' Rights & Enforcement Litigation practice. This is not simply a file-handling associate position. We are looking for an attorney who can assume meaningful responsibility for a substantial volume practice, manage matters independently, develop efficient litigation and enforcement strategies, supervise supporting personnel, and grow into a leadership role within the firm. For the right attorney, this position offers a defined opportunity for advancement into practice leadership and partnership.

Responsibilities

• Handle and oversee matters involving high-volume toll and commercial collection litigation
• Handle New York and New Jersey creditors' rights litigation
• Manage judgment recovery and post-judgment enforcement
• Oversee bank restraints, levies, executions and garnishments
• Conduct asset investigation and discovery
• Prepare information subpoenas and post-judgment discovery
• Handle judgment domestication and enforcement
• Conduct settlement negotiations and payment arrangements
• Address bankruptcy matters affecting collection and enforcement proceedings
• Prepare proofs of claim, address automatic stay issues and creditor remedies
• Engage in motion practice and contested proceedings
• Make court appearances in New York and New Jersey
• Develop strategies to improve recoveries and reduce aging
• Supervise and train paralegals, collection personnel and support staff
• Communicate directly with institutional and commercial clients

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar; NJ bar admission is a strong plus
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Significant experience with collections, creditors' rights, debtor, and judgment enforcement
• Working knowledge of New York CPLR Article 52 and post-judgment remedies
• Familiarity with New Jersey judgment enforcement procedures
• Bankruptcy/creditor experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing a significant volume of active matters
• Strong drafting, motion practice and courtroom skills
• Ability to supervise staff and develop efficient workflows
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a technology-driven environment
• Practical, results-oriented approach to litigation and recovery
• Ability to pass applicable background and reference checks
• Willingness to be onsite 5 days a week or in court as needed for client service

Pay

Compensation depends on experience and is estimated to be $135,000 - $175,000 with performance bonus eligibility.

Schedule

This is an onsite role requiring presence in the NYC/NJ area, with an expectation to work onsite five days a week or appear in court as needed for client service.