Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney:

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to own a caseload of contested commercial collections matters. As the senior attorney on each matter, you will set strategy, appear in court, and guide junior attorneys and paralegals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on litigator with at least five years of commercial collections litigation experience who knows MCA agreements, UCC remedies, and the common defense arguments these cases turn on.

Epstein & Fahrenkopf LLP

Epstein & Fahrenkopf LLP (“E&F”) is a New York-based law firm focused on creditors’ rights, commercial collections, and complex credit recovery. We represent leading merchant cash advance (“MCA”) providers and alternative lenders in matters ranging from early-stage collections and negotiated resolutions to litigation, judgment enforcement, and UCC remedies.

Led by Harvard Law School graduates, our firm blends deep legal expertise with technology innovation to build a scalable, results-oriented collections practice. We work closely with our clients to develop strategies tailored to each matter, with an emphasis on maximizing recovery and resolving matters efficiently.

Joining E&F means becoming part of a growing, entrepreneurial law firm where attorneys and operations professionals work closely together and team members are given meaningful responsibility and ownership over their work. As the firm continues to expand, we are looking for motivated professionals who want to grow with the organization and play an active role in building a best-in-class commercial recovery practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead contested commercial collections litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Develop case strategy and assess litigation risk on contested matters.
• Supervise and review paralegal work on pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Lead settlement negotiations and structure resolutions, including payment plans and forbearance agreements.
• Coordinate with the firm’s collections and operations teams to escalate matters from pre-litigation outreach to suit.
• Report case status and recommendations to clients and firm leadership.
• Advise clients on contract terms, underwriting practices, and regulatory developments.
• Advise clients on pre-trial strategy, case valuation, and settlement posture.
• Manage outside counsel on contested commercial collections cases, including budgets, deadlines, and client reporting.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission, in good standing.
• 5+ years of litigation experience focused on commercial collections matters.
• First-chair or lead experience on motions, hearings, and depositions.
• Working knowledge of the New York CPLR, UCC Article 9, and relevant case law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Litigation experience in merchant cash advance (MCA) matters.
• Admission to the S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y.; additional state bar admissions (e.g., New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida).
• Trial experience.
• Supervisory experience leading a small litigation team.
• Proficiency with case management and e-discovery platforms.

Job Type:

• Full-time, exempt
• Location: Soho, New York, NY — in office
• Reports to: Dovid Epstein and Logan Fahrenkopf

Compensation:

• $115,000 – $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary performance bonus

Epstein & Fahrenkopf LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law.

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing?

Experience:

• commercial collections litigation : 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10012 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person