Foreclosure Litigation Attorney (New York City, NY)

A well-established law firm is looking for an experienced Foreclosure Litigation Counsel to handle a high-volume docket of residential foreclosure matters in the New York City area. This is a hands-on litigation role for an attorney who is comfortable in the courtroom, strong at motion practice, and able to take a file from filing through final judgment without close supervision. You will represent lenders, mortgage servicers, banks, and other financial institutions on the plaintiff side.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Remote. You must be able to commute within the five boroughs for in-office work and court appearances.

Compensation: Base + Bonus $215K-290K DOE

What You’ll Do

• Manage contested and uncontested residential foreclosure cases from start to judgment
• Draft, file, and argue procedural and dispositive motions, including summary judgment
• Appear at settlement conferences, hearings, and other proceedings
• Handle discovery, settlement negotiations, and contested matters
• Run a large caseload independently while keeping deadlines, accuracy, and compliance on track
• Stay current on New York foreclosure law, court rules, and client-specific requirements
• Communicate professionally and consistently with institutional clients
• Use sound judgment to balance efficiency with quality
• Stay poised and professional in court and under pressure



What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of New York foreclosure litigation experience
• Track record with contested foreclosures and motion practice
• Plaintiff-side experience for lenders, banks, servicers, or other financial institutions
• Deep knowledge of New York foreclosure law and court procedure
• Experience carrying a high-volume caseload
• Strong research, writing, advocacy, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and juggle competing deadlines
• Ability to commute to courts and the office throughout the five boroughs