Associate Attorney

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP•Hartford, CT

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Represent mortgage servicer and investor clients in residential and commercial foreclosure, title and general real estate litigation, including consumer claims directly against the firm’s clients. This position includes, but is not limited to, making appearances in state and federal court for routine and contested hearings, reviewing incoming litigation and developing case strategy, drafting documents, conducting discovery, trials and evidentiary hearings, state and federal appeals, and settlement negotiations. Position is primarily in-office although hybrid or fully remote opportunities may be available for an exceptionally qualified candidate. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors. Prosecute commercial foreclosures from start to finish. Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents. Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands and responses. Appear in court for settlement, case management conferences, motion arguments, trials, hearings and appeals. Communicate with clients to ensure quality representation and implementation of all client directives, including electronic communication through various online portals used by clients. Collaborate with support staff for preparation and execution of documents to be signed by the client, filed with the court and/or for internal or client reporting purposes. Research and analyze difficult client cases and collaborate with partners as to client advice and potential resolution. Create matter budgets and seek fee approval from clients as per their requirements; track billable and non-billable time.

Requirements

J.D. degree, bar license in good standing in Connecticut required
Minimum 5 years relevant litigation experience preferred but less experience will be considered for an otherwise qualified candidate
Knowledge of Connecticut Mortgage Foreclosure Law and practice is strongly preferred, but willing to train on subject matter for a candidate who has appropriate civil litigation skills and experience in a different area of the law (pleadings, discovery, trial, appeals, federal matters)
Effectively manage time and priorities
Keep confidences
Strong writing skills
Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
Ability to maintain high level of professionalism amidst any challenges
Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers and management of all levels
Ability to maintain positive attitude

Nice To Haves

Bar license in Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and/or New York not required but a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and handle case load of contested foreclosures, defensive litigation and ancillary matters on behalf of mortgage servicers and investors.
Prosecute commercial foreclosures from start to finish.
Analyze loan files, title reports, and other client documents.
Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, discovery demands and responses.
Appear in court for settlement, case management conferences, motion arguments, trials, hearings and appeals.
Communicate with clients to ensure quality representation and implementation of all client directives, including electronic communication through various online portals used by clients.
Collaborate with support staff for preparation and execution of documents to be signed by the client, filed with the court and/or for internal or client reporting purposes.
Research and analyze difficult client cases and collaborate with partners as to client advice and potential resolution.
Create matter budgets and seek fee approval from clients as per their requirements; track billable and non-billable time.