Land Use Attorney
Hill Wallack LLP is looking for a full time New Jersey licensed attorney with 3 - 7 years’ land use experience, ideally including affordable housing matters. The attorney will be based in our Princeton, NJ office with flexibility for some remote work. Hill Wallack is an Equal Opportunity Employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Writing sample and references are required. A clerkship following law school is preferred although not required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please submit letter and resume regarding interest.
Qualifications
- Strong background in law, with specific experience in land use matters
- Excellent research and negotiation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the state bar in New Jersey
Salary: $95k – 105k
Commercial Real Estate, Banking and REO Paralegal
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Department: Legal
Reports To: Partner Attorney
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate, Banking and REO Paralegal to support our legal team with a variety of tasks related to real estate transactions and commercial lending. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of real estate law, title and survey review, loan documentation, and closing coordination. This position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong communication with clients, lenders, and title companies. Candidate also willing to work on REO real estate sale transaction and Deed-in-Lieu for busy law firm creditor rights department. From time to time, candidate might be asked to help on residential real estate files when volume necessitates same. Primarily transactions will be in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania but from time to time there will be transaction throughout the country.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in handling all aspects of commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing.
- Prepare, review, and organize real estate documents including purchase agreements, leases, easements, and deeds.
- Conduct and review title and survey analysis; identify and resolve title and survey issues.
- Coordinate due diligence, including zoning, environmental, and corporate document reviews.
- Draft and manage closing checklists; track deadlines and documentation for real estate and lending transactions.
- Order, review, and summarize UCC, judgment, and lien searches.
- Assist in preparing loan closing documents, including promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, and security agreements.
- Coordinate and/or attend closings; prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate transaction closings.
- Maintain electronic and physical file organization in accordance with firm policies.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate and/or banking.
- Strong knowledge of real estate and loan closing processes.
- Familiarity with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, title commitments, and endorsements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal practice management software is a plus.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with commercial real estate development or construction loan closings.
- Familiarity with local/state filing requirements and electronic recording systems.
- Notary Public certification a plus.
Paralegal – Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights (4 positions)
Hill Wallack LLP has an immediate opening for a Bankruptcy Paralegal in its Cedar Knolls, NJ, Princeton, and New York City offices. Candidate should have minimum 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal in the area of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Strong administrative skills, such as spelling and grammar, proof reading, spelling and grammar, are necessary. Knowledge of e-filing is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe. Knowledge of LPS and Tempo preferred. This position is for someone seeking to work independently within
the support of a team environment. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Experience:
- Bankruptcy: 3-5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 3-5 years (Required)
- E-filing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 3-5 years (Required)
Salary: 60k – 70k
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Hill Wallack LLP has an immediate opening for a Bankruptcy Paralegal in its Cedar Knolls, NJ office. Candidate should have minimum 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal in the area of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Strong administrative skills, such as spelling and grammar, proof reading, spelling and grammar, are necessary. Knowledge of E-filing is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe. Knowledge of LPS and Tempo preferred. This position is for someone seeking to work independently within the support of a team environment.
Experience:
- Bankruptcy: 3-5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 3-5 years (Required)
- E-filing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 3-5 years (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Cedar Knolls , NJ 07927 (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Chicago Legal Asst. (Creditors Rights Litigation)
Hill Wallack, LLP is currently seeking a legal assistant in our Creditor’s Rights department in their Chicago office. The candidate should have 7 + years' experience with creditors rights litigation. This position will assist and provide a range of legal support to lawyers and other legal professionals overseeing creditor’s rights litigation across the county. Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Organize and track litigation cases currently being handled by the creditor’s rights litigation team;
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, written discovery, and other related documents;
- Prepare correspondence and oversee service of said correspondence;
- Prepare proofs of service and serve various legal documents;
- Communicate with clients via email and third party systems, such as Legal Tracker and LPS systems;
- Organize, analyze and cross-check/validate information;
- Ensure timely and accurate billing of attorney time and costs billable to a client;
- Timely respond to tasks assigned by the creditor’s rights litigation team; and
- Other duties as assigned.
General Job Requirements
- Relevant computer knowledge and experience;
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to identify problems and provide timely solutions;
- Understanding the importance of work completion, meeting deadlines and overall time management;
- A team player who is willing to help others in the department when necessary; and
- At least 7 + years’ experience working at a law firm as an assistant or some other related employment with experience at a litigation law firm being a plus.
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: Legal Secretary/Assistant: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary = $55-65k
ATTORNEY – INSURANCE DEFENSE, INSURANCE COVERAGE & LITIGATION
Hill Wallack LLP is looking for a full time New Jersey licensed attorney with 3 - 7 years’ civil litigation experience to defend a wide variety of lawsuits and claims in state and federal court and state agencies. Such matters involve the defense of complex negligence claims, employment practices, construction accidents, auto and premises liability, first and third-party insurance litigation and claims, and various claims against or involving public entities. The attorney will work in our Princeton, NJ office with flexibility for some remote work. Hill Wallack is an Equal Opportunity Employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Writing sample and references are required. A clerkship following law school is preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
- Strong background in law, with specific experience in insurance defense, coverage, and litigation
- Excellent research and negotiation skills
- Ability to provide effective legal advice to clients
- Familiarity with federal and state regulations and laws related to insurance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the state bar in New Jersey
PARALEGAL – FORECLOSURE – CREDITORS’ RIGHTS – MORRISTOWN, NJ
Hill Wallack LLP seeks a candidate with a minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal in the area of foreclosure and creditors’ rights. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience including, but not limited to managing foreclosures from referral through conclusion, ordering title, obtaining payoffs, deed assignment and letter preparation, meeting sensitive deadlines and providing updates to clients. Strong administrative skills, such as accurate typing, proofreading, spelling and grammar, are necessary. Knowledge of e-filing is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe. Knowledge of LPS and Tempo preferred. This position is for someone seeking to work independently within the support of a team environment. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Experience:
- Foreclosure: 2+ years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 2+ (Required)
- efiling: 2 years (Required)
- Paralegal: 2+ (Required)
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – BANKRUPTCY – REMOTE
Hill Wallack LLP is looking for a full time Bankruptcy Attorney, licensed in one or more of the following, Texas, California, Georgia or Nevada with 3 - 7 years bankruptcy law experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-level bankruptcy matters across multiple jurisdictions. Hill Wallack is an Equal Opportunity Employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Writing sample and references are required. A clerkship following law school is preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please submit letter and resume regarding interest.
Responsibilities:
- Handle bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 proceedings.
- Represent clients in court, negotiations, and creditor meetings.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic counsel on bankruptcy matters.
- Work closely with a team of professionals to provide exceptional legal services to clients
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of bankruptcy law experience required.
- Bar admission in at least one of the following states: Texas, California, Georgia or Nevada.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Litigation experience is a plus.
LEGAL ASSISTANT – CREDITORS’ RIGHTS & FORECLOSURE – ORLANDO, FL
IMMEDIATE OPENING – Legal Assistant – Creditor’s Rights/Foreclosure - Hill Wallack LLP has an immediate opening for a legal assistant to provide secretarial support to the Creditor’s Rights and Foreclosure Department in their Orlando, Florida office. Creditor's rights and particularly foreclosure experience a plus.
Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and other staff as needed. Tasks generally include drafting, responding to correspondence and updating client systems. The position requires substantial coordination with other legal assistants, paralegals and attorneys in multi-disciplinary team environment. This individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.
The qualified Legal Secretary will be a team player who can manage independent projects in a deadline-driven environment while utilizing strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be willing to work in the Orlando, Florida office, with the opportunity of some remote work after 90 days.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistently and accurately updating the firm’s internal case management system, as well as all clients’ systems. Processing mail, filling/scanning, Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction. Drafting and proofreading legal documents as required. Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere. Providing regular and timely client status updates, as well as continual follow-up on outstanding documents and or services. Coordination with title contacts to complete outstanding tasks such as recordings and retrieval of missing documents. Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.
PARALEGAL - FORECLOSURE – CREDITORS’ RIGHTS – NEW YORK, NY
Hill Wallack is seeking a Paralegal for the firm's Foreclosure Department in the New York City office. Candidate should have a minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in foreclosure. This individual must have experience in representing residential mortgage servicers. This position is for someone seeking to work independently within the support of a team environment. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. If this position fits your background and interests, please submit your letter of interest and resume.
We are an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
