Litigation Attorney

Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC specializes in the representation of clients in the commercial and residential mortgage industry. Our areas of focus include foreclosure, bridge lending, mortgage acquisition and sale (performing and non-performing mortgages), commercial real estate transactions, and loan workouts.

The attorneys and paralegals at Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC have extensive experience, including participation in well over twenty-five thousand foreclosure matters, thousands of bridge lending transactions, and countless purchase and sale transactions involving mortgages and real property. We do not focus on cookie-cutter solutions or unnecessary litigation. Our focus is achieving the best possible result for our clients through strategic, practical, and effective legal solutions.

We are a fast-growing law firm focused on real estate, mortgage, and complex litigation matters. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with approximately 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a strong background in lender default services, foreclosure, commercial litigation, and/or real estate litigation.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience independently managing a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, appearing in court, developing litigation strategy, drafting and arguing motions, and communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a substantial caseload from inception through conclusion, including complex and contested matters
• Develop and implement litigation strategies designed to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, discovery demands and responses, and other legal documents for court submission
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant law and procedural rules to complex litigation matters
• Appear regularly in New York State courts, including New York Supreme Court, for conferences, motions, hearings, and other proceedings
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, discovery proceedings, settlement negotiations, and other litigation-related matters
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties
• Analyze cases, identify potential legal and factual issues, and provide practical recommendations to clients
• Review and oversee work product to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable court rules and deadlines
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm staff to efficiently manage matters and meet client objectives
• Assist with mentoring and providing guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriate

Qualifications & Skills

• Approximately 10 years of litigation experience, preferably involving foreclosure, mortgage default services, real estate, commercial litigation, or related matters
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
• Substantial experience handling cases independently from inception through resolution
• Strong knowledge of New York Supreme Court procedures, rules, and filing requirements
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions and other litigation papers
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with compliance requirements applicable to mortgage and lender default litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and develop practical litigation strategies
• Strong client-management and interpersonal skills

Salary & Compensation

• Starting salary: $150,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Competitive compensation for candidates with significant litigation experience
• Opportunity for professional growth within a rapidly expanding practice

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

• In person