Appearance Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:

The Appearance Attorney will report directly to the Managing Attorney of New York Foreclosure. Responsible for handling appearances in Suffolk, Nassau and other counties in New York.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read loan documents in detail to identify what are loan documents missing and issues to address with clients
• Ability to communicate with clients, referee and adversaries in a professional manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prepare for and appear in court for foreclosure conferences, settlement conferences and motion hearings
• Motivated self-starter, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, flexible, and personable.
• Prepare summaries of hearings and provide results in a timely fashion
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not require the exercise of supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must be licensed in NY
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• No prior experience required as extensive training will be provided

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Overall good attitude and willingness to adapt to change
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Detailed analytic experience and organizational skills required
• Must have a vehicle or other means of transportation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments. If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

***Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.***

If you are interested in this position, please email your PDF or Word doc resume to: Careers@mccalla.com

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.