Foreclosure/Collections Litigation Attorney at Leopold & Associates, PLLC

Job Description Job Description

Our law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Attorney to join our team specializing in collections, foreclosure, and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing legal pleadings, attending hearings, resolving cases, and attending trials as needed. Experience in collections or foreclosure is highly valued, but we are open to training the right candidate with a strong desire to learn.

A New Jersey bar license is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and briefs for collections, foreclosure, and litigation cases.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and depositions, advocating for their rights and interests.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve cases in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend trials as necessary and present well-prepared arguments to secure favorable outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing regular updates and guidance throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to develop and implement effective case strategies.
• Stay current on relevant case law, regulations, and industry trends to provide the highest level of legal representation for clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar.
• Experience in collections, foreclosure, or litigation (preferred but not required).
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.
• The starting salary range for entry-level attorneys is $75,000-$85,000. For seasoned attorneys, the base salary range is $100,000-$150,000, with significant upward potential. We place exceptional value on specialized expertise and are prepared to offer a premium compensation package for candidates who possess a mastery of consumer collections law, including credit card, auto loan, and student loan portfolios. Candidates with other types of litigation experience in New Jersey courts are also strongly considered.
• To ensure comprehensive training and supervision, junior-level attorneys are required to work on-site at our office in Fairfield. However, we are pleased to offer remote or hybrid flexibility for more experienced and senior candidates.
• • We have a large, beautiful office space with plenty of room and lovely private offices.
• Multiple paralegals and clerks to support you with high volume portfolios.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and driven Attorney with a passion for providing exceptional legal representation in collections, foreclosure, and litigation matters, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Company Description Founded in 2011, Leopold & Associates, PLLC is a rapidly growing multi-state law firm handling matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. Our firm represents mortgage servicers, banks, card issuers, debt buyers, note holders and investors in state and federal courts in the jurisdictions in which our attorneys are licensed.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, focuses on commercial and residential mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, enforcement of creditors' rights, evictions, loss mitigation, mediations, contested litigation, real estate and financial services litigation, as well as various types of collection matters. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, responsiveness, and innovation when navigating the difficult regulatory environment in today's mortgage servicing and debt collection environments.

Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients with superior legal services in a quick, efficient and cost-effective manner. We are recognized as one of the leading firms in our field by the largest loan servicers in the nation. Company Description Founded in 2011, Leopold & Associates, PLLC is a rapidly growing multi-state law firm handling matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. Our firm represents mortgage servicers, banks, card issuers, debt buyers, note holders and investors in state and federal courts in the jurisdictions in which our attorneys are licensed. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, focuses on commercial and residential mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, enforcement of creditors' rights, evictions, loss mitigation, mediations, contested litigation, real estate and financial services litigation, as well as various types of collection matters. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, responsiveness, and innovation when navigating the difficult regulatory environment in today's mortgage servicing and debt collection environments. Our firm is dedicated to providing our clients with superior legal services in a quick, efficient and cost-effective manner. We are recognized as one of the leading firms in our field by the largest loan servicers in the nation.