NY Associate Attorney - based in FL

NY Associate Attorney - based in FL

Job Description

The Associate Attorney role provides new hires with an opportunity to learn about and familiarize themselves with our various practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. NY Bar Required. 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes our benefits package.

Candidate note for position:  Living in FL with NY bar and available to commute to the Boca office location

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and demand letters
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions
• Attend court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel
• Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Required Education and Training:

• Juris Doctor
• Bar membership in NY
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred

Work Environment

• Full Time position
• Standard business hours
• High-volume operations setting with deadlines and compliance requirements

 Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401K Plan
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental health insurance plans
• Voluntary life insurance plan