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LOGS Network

Associate Attorney

LOGS Network, New York, New York, United States,


LOGS Legal Group LLP

is looking to add an

Associate Attorney

to our

Rochester, NY

office location!JOB TITLE:

Associate AttorneyBUSINESS UNIT:

Legal (Full Time)LOCATION:

Rochester, New YorkTRAVEL REQUIRED:

Court RelatedPOSITION REPORTS TO:

Managing AttorneyPOSITION TYPE: (FLSA)

Full Time - Exempt - ProfessionalPAY RANGE:

$70,000-$75,000WHAT YOU WILL DOPurpose of this Role:

The Associate Attorney provides exceptional legal representation to financial institutions in a wide variety of creditor rights’ matters focused primarily on residential foreclosure, bankruptcy and replevin. The Associate Attorney identifies effective, practical, and innovative solutions to emerging challenges in a fast-paced, high-volume, and team-focused environment.Value to the Team:

The Associate Attorney will contribute to the legal team by collaborating with team members to share knowledge and expertise, provide guidance and oversight to non-attorney staff to ensure efficiency and compliance with laws, regulations, client contractual requirements, court rules and best practices; collectively solving client problems, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of legal services provided.Duties and Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:Work with default servicing and mortgage bank clients to resolve legal issues.Conduct a comprehensive review of all loan documents, financial information, and correspondence.Draft responses to motions and affirmative defenses received from defendants.Draft, review and ensure proper filing/mailing of pleadings, notices, motions, and correspondence.Attend in-person and video court hearings.Identify and address both routine and complex legal issues and develop creative solutions.Identify causes of action, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims and develop strategy and evidentiary basis to advocate for clients in court.Review documents and provide direction and oversight to non-legal staff.Lead by example with regard to support of the compliance and ethics programs within the firm.Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:High degree of organizational skillsDetail-oriented with strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong time-management and prioritization skillsSelf-driven with ability to work independently or collaboratively, as neededExcellent and adaptive interpersonal and communication skillsCommitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and time-bound client serviceProficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvyCompliance focusedEmotional intelligenceTraining and Experience:Attorney Licensed in following state(s): NYAll levels of experience will be considered for our current openings.The following attributes are desirable but not required to apply:Multi-state licensure (PA, NJ), or willingness to obtain multi-state licensureBankruptcy experienceFederal LicensureKnowledge of foreclosure and/or bankruptcy processesConditions of Work:Ability to sit or stand for long periods.Ability to remain focused for extended periods.Ability to work extra hours to accomplish goals.Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day.Ability to travel domestically, if necessary.Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate same when responding to this posting.

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