The Connecticut
Associate Attorney role provides new hire with the uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group's Foreclosure Department while demonstrating an 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, and produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment.
Job Responsibilities - in this role, you will:
- Provide status updates, legal analysis, and legal strategy recommendations to clients
- Handle a caseload, including all aspects of matters from assignment to conclusion under the supervision of Senior Attorneys
- Perform a 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 in connection with foreclosure actions
- Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
- Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism
- Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- Familiarity with LPS/BKFS, Vendorscape, Tempo is helpful
- Knowledge of Connecticut foreclosure law, documents, procedure, and court process
- Strong negotiation skills
- Superior time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Meticulous analytical skills - i.e. demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
- Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills
Required Education & Training- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Connecticut State Bar Membership (New York preferred too but not required)
- Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred
Job Type & Compensation- This is a full-time position operating under standard business hours
- Competitive Pay - commensurate to your experience
- Comprehensive training and mentoring programs
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401K plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Position is initially a hybrid schedule but return to full-time in-office work is a possibility
Salary range is $75,000-$100,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
