Associate Attorney needed for Boca Raton office

A law firm located in Boca Raton is seeking an Associate Attorney to provide legal support in foreclosure actions. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in the Connecticut State Bar (New York preferred). They will be responsible for handling a caseload, including legal analysis, strategy recommendations, and drafting pleadings. Superior time management, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for success in this role. Familiarity with foreclosure law, loan documents, and court processes in Connecticut is required. Basic principles of Quality Assurance/Control are strongly preferred.

Duties:

• Provide status updates, legal analysis, and strategy recommendations to clients.
• Manage a caseload from assignment to conclusion under the supervision of Senior Attorneys.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of conditions precedent to filing actions, including loan documents and financials.
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence related to foreclosure actions.
• Ensure all internal systems are updated with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and tasks.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements.
• Utilize LPS/BKFS, Vendorscape, Tempo systems as necessary.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills in legal proceedings.
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit advanced written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Utilize intermediate to advanced-level computer and office skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Connecticut State Bar (New York preferred).
• Familiarity with Connecticut foreclosure law, documents, procedures, and court processes.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Superior time management abilities.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills.
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Connecticut State Bar (New York preferred).

Skills:

• Legal analysis and strategy development.
• Pleading drafting and review.
• Case management and organization.
• Compliance with legal requirements.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Computer proficiency.

This Florida-based law firm is a full-service legal practice that provides specialized representation for the benefit of clients. They are known for handling cases on behalf of lien holders (both first & second), while dealing with all aspects of programs and products from its basic design or inception to its final acquisition or termination. The firm proactively focuses on default services and provides complete legal support to the mortgage servicing industry and the corporate or industrial property owners. The members of this firm have a complete range of knowledge and expertise in the areas of banking law, eviction, foreclosure, property management, REO closings, receiverships, bankruptcy, pre-Foreclosure Workout, creditors' rights, and title and closing services.