Associate Attorney - Collections and Litigation

Haller Sirot LLC is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its community-association collections and litigation practice. The successful candidate will manage a substantial caseload involving the collection of unpaid assessments and related charges, foreclosure proceedings, and civil litigation on behalf of condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and cooperatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong professional and ethical record, excellent organizational and communication skills, and at least two years of litigation experience. Experience in creditors’ rights, collections, foreclosure, community-association law, or real-estate litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

· Managing community-association collection matters from initial demand through resolution

· Preparing collection notices, pleadings, motions, certifications, settlement agreements, payment plans, liens, and foreclosure documents

· Handling civil collection actions and mortgage-style foreclosure proceedings

· Appearing in court for conferences, motions, trials, foreclosure matters, and other proceedings

· Conducting discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery and taking or defending depositions

· Negotiating settlements and payment arrangements

· Evaluating files and recommending appropriate collection or litigation strategies

· Communicating regularly with condominium, homeowners’ association, and cooperative boards, property managers, debtors, opposing counsel, and other interested parties

· Advising clients regarding collection policies, enforcement options, bankruptcy issues, and litigation risks

· Conducting legal research and preparing written legal analyses as necessary

· Reviewing files regularly and maintaining accurate and current matter-status information

· Managing a high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines and established performance expectations

· Recording time accurately and complying with the firm’s policies, procedures, and professional standards

Qualifications

· Admission to the New Jersey Bar and good standing

· At least two years of litigation experience

· Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral-advocacy skills

· Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and self-represented parties

· Experience in collections, creditors’ rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, real-estate litigation, or community-association law preferred

· Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and related state and federal collection laws is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Haller Sirot LLC offers a professional and collegial working environment, and a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and ability to independently manage a collections and litigation caseload. The successful candidate may also be eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

Qualified candidates should submit a résumé and writing sample for consideration.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000