Attorney - Bankruptcy (Florida)

Overview

An established creditors' rights law firm with a multi-state presence is seeking a Bankruptcy Attorney based in Florida. The firm specializes in representing institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors, and other financial services stakeholders. The practice focuses on aggressive management and processing of delinquent or underperforming loans, leveraging technology to resolve complex legal matters efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings or prepare local counsel with clear instructions prior to hearings
• Provide timely hearing results internally and to clients as requested
• Review and sign pleadings promptly to ensure compliance with internal and external rules before submission
• Monitor electronic case filings (ECFs) and dockets in real time, escalating actionable events
• Ensure internal and external systems are updated timely and accurately with case-specific information
• Maintain and provide staff with templates compliant with local, federal, district, and judge-specific procedural rules
• Identify, escalate, manage, and mitigate risk matters related to files involving the firm or clients
• Provide loan-level support by answering questions and communicating detailed legal guidance to staff and clients
• Guide firm staff in pleadings preparation and provide templates to assist
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement process improvements
• Stay current on relevant case law and developments in bankruptcy code within assigned jurisdictions

Requirements

• Active bar admission in Florida in good standing
• Admission or eligibility for admission to all bankruptcy courts in Florida
• Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings or willingness to acquire bankruptcy expertise
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to ongoing change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off starting from day one, increasing with tenure
• Paid parental and grandparent leave
• Seven paid company holidays plus your birthday off annually
• Comprehensive healthcare options including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D insurance, and employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote options

Location

This position is based in Florida with opportunities for flexible work arrangements.