Associate Attorney - Connecticut Bar

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Boca Raton, FL. This role offers the opportunity to engage in the dynamic environment of a legal group's Foreclosure Department. The position requires managing a caseload and providing legal analysis and strategy recommendations to clients.

Duties

• Provide status updates, legal analysis, and strategy recommendations to clients.
• Handle a caseload from assignment to conclusion under supervision.
• Review loan documents, financials, and demand letters before filing actions.
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence for foreclosure actions.
• Update internal systems with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements.

Requirements

• Familiarity with LPS/BKFS, Vendorscape, Tempo is helpful.
• Knowledge of Connecticut foreclosure law and court processes.
• Strong negotiation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous analytical skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer and office skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Connecticut State Bar Membership (New York preferred but not required).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentoring programs.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401K plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Hybrid schedule with potential for full-time in-office work.

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.