Associate Attorney needed for Jacksonville office

A law firm in Jacksonville is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3 years of direct experience working with a managing partner in a fast-paced general business law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience managing mortgage and banking-related default cases, understanding various client systems associated with the mortgage industry, and overseeing client directives, issues, and inquiries.

Duties:

• Manage mortgage and banking-related default cases, including uncontested foreclosures and evictions.
• Understand various client systems associated with the mortgage industry, such as ICE/BKFS and Sagent/Tempo.
• Oversee client directives, issues, and inquiries on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Represent clients in court hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with managing partners and other attorneys on case strategy and resolution.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of Florida.
• 3 years of direct experience working with a managing partner in a fast-paced general business law practice.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admitted to practice in the State of Florida.

Skills:

• Experience managing mortgage and banking-related default cases.
• Familiarity with client systems associated with the mortgage industry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent research skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal drafting and document review.

This full-service business law firm has offices in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Louisville, Lexington, West Palm Beach, Chicago, Pensacola, Phoenix, Panama City, U.S. Virgin Islands, Orange County, Las Vegas, San Juan and Los Angeles. The firm has expertise in the areas of corporate structure, intellectual property, immigration, international law,real estate transactions,title insurance defense,bankruptcy,asset protection,land use,probate litigation,estate planning,commercial litigation,real estate litigation, andmergers and acquisitions.