Overview
This organization is a New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with 300+ employees providing legal services to clients across seven states. The firm is seeking strong default litigation attorneys in each jurisdiction, with compensation anticipated accordingly.
This position involves litigated matters, including contested motions, appeals, and evidentiary hearings.
Responsibilities
- Draft motions, briefs, and memorandums of law
- Conduct legal research
- Appear in a wide range of court proceedings, including high-level contested motions and evidentiary hearings
- Respond to discovery requests and related motion practice
- Manage all aspects of assigned contested cases, including devising and executing legal strategies
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience independently handling contested motion practice
- Admission to practice law in the state of NY (admitted in NJ/PA/CT is a plus)
- Superior writing, research, and oral advocacy abilities
- Ability to quickly and effectively identify and resolve legal issues
- Able and eager to manage a heavy workload and produce a significant amount of legal work
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus structure
- Competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Flex spending
- 401(k)
- Gym/fitness membership reimbursement
ADA Compliance
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the organization’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
Location
Remote