Associate Attorney needed for Rochester office

A law firm in Rochester, NY is seeking a dedicated and proactive Associate Attorney to deliver exceptional legal representation in creditor rights matters, focusing on residential foreclosure, bankruptcy, and replevin. The successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, collaborating with team members and providing guidance to ensure efficient and compliant legal services. The role involves resolving complex legal issues, managing caseloads, and supporting compliance and ethics programs within the firm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal representation to financial institutions in creditor rights matters, including residential foreclosure, bankruptcy, and replevin.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement effective, practical, and innovative solutions to emerging legal challenges.
• Work with default servicing and mortgage bank clients to address and resolve legal issues.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of loan documents, financial information, and correspondence.
• Draft responses to motions and affirmative defenses from defendants.
• Draft, review, and ensure proper filing/mailing of pleadings, notices, motions, and correspondence.
• Attend court hearings in person and via video.
• Identify and address routine and complex legal issues, developing creative strategies and solutions.
• Formulate causes of action, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims, and develop strategies and evidentiary bases for court advocacy.
• Provide direction and oversight to non-legal staff to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, client contractual requirements, and court rules.
• Lead by example in supporting the firm’s compliance and ethics programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Multi-state licensure (OH, KY) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Bankruptcy experience is desirable.
• Federal licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of foreclosure and/or bankruptcy processes is a plus.
• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Adaptive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and timely client service.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar and any other required state bars (OH, KY preferred).
• Federal licensure preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer literacy.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in managing caseloads and directing non-legal staff.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical coverage
• HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Group Life insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• Long and Short Term Disability
• First Stop Health for all employees
• Legal Service benefit for all employees
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National discount programs for all employees
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)