Associate Attorney, Litigation

Overview

This role is with a nationally recognized real estate and financial services organization and supports the Southeast Litigation group. Responsibilities involve residential and commercial foreclosures, title disputes, title curative actions, and other real estate and financial services matters. The position includes court appearances for routine and contested hearings, developing case strategy, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and handling settlement negotiations with autonomy to pursue best outcomes.

Work location may include office, hybrid, and/or remote arrangements based on factors determined by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.
• Appear in court and argue motions necessary to the successful completion of routine and contested foreclosure, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes, and other related matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates and support case resolution.
• Analyze loan files, title reports, and other documents.
• Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.

Requirements

• J.D. degree.
• Licensed in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant litigation experience involving mortgage foreclosure, creditor rights and/or civil litigation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida Mortgage Foreclosure process is helpful.
• Knowledge of Florida Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients, staff, peers, and management at all levels.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Normal office working conditions with quiet to moderate noise level.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
• Comprehensive compensation package.

Location

• Southeast Litigation group; work may be office, hybrid, and/or remote based on factors determined by the organization.

Work Authorization / Immigration

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
• No employment sponsorship or support will be provided for this position.
• Visa sponsorship and immigration support are not available, including CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT plans; sponsorship in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1); and submission of the position in the H-1B Registration.

Other Information

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration due to a high volume of calls.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; other related duties may be assigned to meet ongoing organizational needs.