Junior Litigation Associate

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Professional Services
The Role
Handle commercial real estate litigation involving secured financing enforcement, mortgage foreclosures, creditor remedies, and related proceedings. Responsibilities include drafting and arguing motions, injunction papers, pleadings, discovery, and appeals; conducting diligence on notes and mortgages; and appearing in state and federal courts and mediations. The role requires strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and client-interaction skills, with New York bar admission required and New Jersey admission preferred.
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Join Our Team at Kriss & Feuerstein LLP

Kriss & Feuerstein LLP is a premier Real Estate Boutique Law Firm specializing in Lenders Law, Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Foreclosure proceedings, and Litigation support. Our culture is built on a foundation of mutual respect and teamwork, fostering true collaboration. We offer an incredible platform for business development as well. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with some of the best minds in litigation with an extremely strong transactional department as a counterpart, this is your opportunity.

We are currently seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of solid experience in Commercial Litigation for our Real Estate Litigation practice with a focus on commercial mortgage foreclosure and other secured creditor enforcement. The role involves:

• Independently handling all aspects of Secured Financing enforcement proceedings
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions and injunction papers
• Diligence related to the purchase and sale of notes and mortgages
• Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals
• Handling State and Federal Court appearances and mediations

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent legal research and writing skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities, along with effective communication skills for client interactions, are essential. Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York, with New Jersey admission preferred.

Benefits:
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Apply today to become a part of our dynamic and supportive work environment.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of solid commercial litigation experience
  • Admission to practice law in New York
  • Admission to practice law in New Jersey
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities
  • Effective communication skills for client interactions
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
42 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Kriss & Feuerstein LLP is a boutique law firm focused on commercial real estate and related financing matters. It advises clients on commercial real estate lending and transactions, office, retail and industrial leasing, foreclosure, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and distressed-debt transactions. The firm represents businesses, developers, banks, institutional lenders, mortgage servicers, investment banks, family offices and other private capital providers across transactional, lending and litigation matters.

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