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Job Description
Title: Associate – Litigation Location: New York or New Jersey Reports To: Managing Partner FLSA Status: Exempt JOB SUMMARY: Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation, including consumer claims directly against the firm's clients. This position includes, but is not limited to, making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy, drafting documents, conducting discovery and settlement negotiations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensible litigation and ancillary matters for mortgage servicers and investors. Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents. Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands and responses. Appear in court for settlement and case‐management conferences, and to argue motions. Communicate with clients to ensure quality ...