Associate Attorney (Creditors’ Rights & Foreclosure)

Associate Attorney (Creditors’ Rights & Foreclosure)
Location: Camden County, NJ - 10 miles outside Philadelphia, PA (in-office)
Salary: $110,000–$140,000 + Production & Origination Bonuses (OTE up to $200k+)
Benefits: Medical (100% for employees), Dental, Vision, Life, Gym Subsidy, 401(k) with 4% match, PTO 
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM ET
Travel: Local travel for closings as needed
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available 

Associate Attorney (Creditors’ Rights & Foreclosure) Description

Our client, a well-respected law firm serving New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania, is looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team in Cherry Hill, NJ. In this role, you will represent financial institutions and other creditors in foreclosure, creditors’ rights, and related commercial litigation matters, including note enforcement, REO, landlord–tenant, and creditor-side bankruptcy cases. You will handle foreclosure and enforcement matters from inception through post-judgment resolution, argue motions in New Jersey courts, and advise clients on foreclosure strategy, remedies, and property rights. The ideal candidate is licensed in New Jersey, has hands-on creditor-side foreclosure experience, and brings a solid understanding of creditors’ rights and the full foreclosure lifecycle. This is an exciting chance to join a firm with strong mentorship, a family-first culture, and an emphasis on quality over volume. 

Associate Attorney (Creditors’ Rights & Foreclosure) Responsibilities

•    Represent financial institutions and creditors in foreclosure and commercial litigation
•    Manage foreclosure cases from initiation through post-judgment resolution
•    Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and property laws
•    Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other foreclosure and enforcement documents
•    Advise clients on foreclosure procedures and property rights
•    Argue motions and hearings before judges in NJ courts
•    Assist with creditor-side bankruptcy tasks such as proofs of claim and stay relief motions
•    Collaborate with partners, associates, and paralegals on active cases
•    Manage and mentor assigned paralegals and support staff
•    Maintain organized and up-to-date case files

Associate Attorney (Creditors’ Rights & Foreclosure) Qualifications

•    Juris Doctor (JD) degree required    
•    Licensed to practice in New Jersey required
•    2+ years of foreclosure, creditors’ rights, or commercial litigation experience required
•    Experience arguing motions and foreclosure hearings required