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Associate Attorney
Mount Laurel, NJ

Law Firm in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Attorney to join our team on a full-time basis. As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of mortgage and lending client case portfolios from assignment to conclusion. This role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually, with an additional 20% origination incentive for any new business brought in.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drafting legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Updating case management system in a timely manner
- Travelling to court for appearances and visiting client sites as needed
- Communicating and collaborating with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management
- Identifying legal issues and items requiring additional review
- Establishing a strong follow-up system to meet deadlines for pleadings
- Prioritizing and managing a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail
- Attending hearings, settlement conferences, and other court appearances as necessary
- Managing own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail
- Reviewing and correcting case work prepared by paralegals

Qualifications:

- J.D from an ABA accredited law school
- Active and in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar
- Litigation skills
- Experience in default, eviction, and/or bankruptcy with lenders and mortgage services in New Jersey preferred
- Familiarity with client systems used in default services, such as Black Knight, is a plus
- Previous experience with electronic case management systems, especially CaseAware, preferred
- Knowledge of laws related to practice areas, legal codes, and court procedures
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with clients and employees at all levels
- Flexible, self-directed, and motivated
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to handle a large volume of cases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word
- Valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this role include talking, hearing, walking, standing, lifting, sitting, reaching with hands, and driving to court appearances. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily based in an indoor office environment with a moderate noise level.

In addition to a competitive salary and the opportunity for an origination incentive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced attorney to join a reputable law firm and further their career in the legal field. Apply today and become a part of our team in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.






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