CAMBA · 1 week ago
Foreclosure Prevention Counselor (Foreclosure Unit, CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $84K/yr
2+ years expCAMBA is a community organization that provides various services to support New Yorkers in need. The Foreclosure Prevention Counselor will assist clients with legal intake, conduct assessments, and help clients navigate foreclosure prevention processes.
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Responsibilities
Assist clients in completing CAMBA intake applications and forms
Conduct legal intake and assessment of clients and clients' families' situations and needs
Conduct home visits in order to perform intake and follow-up services
Assist clients in completing packages and/or applications for loan modifications, fair hearings and other administrative proceedings
Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc
Prepare legal documents such as subpoenas, letters of advocacy, affidavits, and forms for administrative hearings
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly
File motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk
Maintain accurate and comprehensive document/client files including up to date case note documentation
Deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action
Follow up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals/program outcomes
Follow-up with clients and servicers regarding open issues or negotiations such as, but not limited to, negotiating reinstatements, forbearance, repayment plans, mortgage modifications and/or partial claims
Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own legal process
Act as client liaison/advocate to coordinate with internal and external programs and agencies to make referrals and to ensure integrated services delivery
Develop and report program performance to funders
With appropriate level of approval, negotiate with servicers on behalf of the clients
Maintain client data in several databases and/or other designed applications (i.e. – Home Counselor Online, Counselor Max, etc.)
Prepare marketing and outreach materials for the program
Conduct outreach to the community in order to inform the community of the legal services and to recruit clients
Reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients
Evaluate cases for legal representation in the event client has received foreclosure legal notice
Register clients for CAMBA’s foreclosure prevention seminars/workshops or for one-on-one assistance
Organize, schedule and conduct foreclosure prevention training seminars and workshops
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (A.A.) and two years applicable experience or Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) and/or equivalent experience
Preferred
Prior experience working with foreclosure matters preferred
Bi-lingual preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
Paid holidays
Company
CAMBA
CAMBA is an NGO that renders education, youth development, legal, health counseling, family and community support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Ross Lorber
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-24
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