Associate Attorney needed for Melville office

Job Overview: A law firm in Melville, NY, seeks an Associate Attorney to handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters. The ideal candidate will manage cases from demand through judgment, attend court hearings, prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment, and meet client expectations.

Duties:

• Handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters from demand through judgment.
• Attend court hearings (both telephonic and in person).
• Prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Manage assigned caseload in a manner that meets goals and client expectations.
• Handle escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California; multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and FL preferred.
• Experience with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent research skills, including use of legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficient in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Conscientious concerning work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented while working at a fast pace.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California; multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and FL preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent research skills, including use of legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficient in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Conscientious concerning work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented while working at a fast pace.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Location: Melville, NY

Benefits:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position).
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees.
• A full equipment station, including dual monitors, is available at no cost for remote employees.
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and well-being.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

This law firm handles a high volume of mortgage and asset related cases. Their areas of practice include litigation, eviction, collection, lending, title curative, and foreclosure. The firm is located in New York.