State Managing Attorney
$150,000–$190,000 year
On-siteCranford, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage the New York creditors' rights practice from the Cranford office, providing direction, accountability, and mentorship to attorneys and staff. Oversee litigation strategy, case evaluations, assignments, audits, trial preparation, and escalated matters while ensuring strong client communication, service standards, compliance, and quality control. Supervise associates and team members through feedback, development, performance management, and annual evaluations, and handle complex legal matters, issue spotting, and risk escalation. Partner with firm leadership to drive workflow efficiency, billing accuracy, and process improvement, while supporting business development efforts and strengthening client relationships. Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting creditors' rights and mortgage default work, and provide internal and external training to support team growth.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active New York bar admission in good standing
- New Jersey bar admission preferred
- 6+ years of directly relevant creditors' rights, mortgage default, foreclosure, or related real estate litigation experience
- 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and client-management skills
- Experience handling high-volume matters with strong accuracy and judgment
- Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office
Desired Qualifications
- New Jersey bar admission preferred
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