Associate Attorney

Overview

An established creditor’s rights law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Florida practice. This is a State Level Attorney role focused on attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and performing other assigned legal duties.

Licensure is required with admission to the Florida Bar. The role is remote and supports qualified candidates who reside in Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Pasco, and Duval.

Responsibilities

• Review correspondence and case files to determine appropriateness and next steps
• Review answers
• Prepare discovery and dispositive motions
• Prepare for and conduct trials
• Attend court hearings in Florida when required
• Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters, including required court appearances
• Provide legal and regulatory risk analysis and advice
• Develop litigation strategies that adhere to state and federal rules, regulations, and compliance standards
• Maintain familiarity with state and federal consumer laws and stay current on changes in state or local rules
• Independently manage a caseload and handle all aspects of litigation matters
• Draft and prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and stipulations
• Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other legal documents

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Florida with admission to the Florida Bar
• Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to manage an assigned caseload independently
• Familiarity with bankruptcy and foreclosure-related legal frameworks or related consumer law litigation (as applicable to practice)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law, or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA
• Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental (100% paid for attorneys)
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Bonus potential

Location

Remote position. Open to candidates who reside in Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Pasco, and Duval.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday
• Flexibility to meet business needs

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequently required to talk or hear and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects
• Regularly required to stand and walk; may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

Work Environment

• Remote role
• Work-related travel may be required
• Ability to access and navigate on-site facilities as needed