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Foreclosure Attorney - White Plains, NY
Agility 360 is seeking a Foreclosure Attorney for a renowned law firm client in White Plains, NY to handle and maintain a case load of foreclosure, title and/or litigation matters on behalf of banks, investors, mortgage servicers, and other creditors.
Job Responsibilities:
- The purpose of the Foreclosure Attorney is to handle and maintain a case load of foreclosure, title and/or litigation matters on behalf of banks, investors, mortgage servicers, and other creditors
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff regarding procedures utilized in the firm’s foreclosure practice, including steps in the process, documents, local filing requirements and judicial tendencies
- Review and analyze client documents, loan documents, title searches, payment histories, pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery, etc
- Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, objections, orders, memoranda, and letters
- Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and other appearances as required (live, video & telephonic)
- Keep clients apprised of case statuses and developments with appropriate communication via e-mail, telephone, and client systems
- Promptly review and respond to communications received via phone, e-mail, client systems, opposing counsel, court staff, trustees, mediators, etc
- Escalate matters when necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing in NY; licensed and in good standing in any additional states is a plus.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- 2-5 years’ litigation experience; representing secured creditors / mortgage services is a plus.
- Working knowledge of BKFS LoanSphere Default, Sagent Tempo, etc., is a plus.
- Experience handling replevins is a plus.
- SharePoint experience is a plus.
- Direct hire position
- Salary Range: based on experience
- Onsite role in White Plains, NY
- Employment is contingent upon passing a background check, drug screening, and credit check