Associate Attorney needed for Plantation office

Job Overview:
A prestigious creditors' rights law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Florida office. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of legal responsibilities, including assisting with Florida-specific legal practices, handling hearings, and ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. The firm fosters a collegial environment with an emphasis on internal promotion, training, and professional development. The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of legal experience and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Location:

• Plantation, FL

Duties:

• Assist with the firm’s Florida practice.
• Handle hearings in the state of Florida.
• Develop strategies to resolve cases efficiently and effectively.
• Review conditions precedent to filing actions, including documents, financials, notices, and demand letters.
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions.
• Maintain and update internal systems with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections laws.
• Manage contested matters, including discovery and trials.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all dealings.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of legal experience.
• Prior collections experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze legal issues, present corrective action recommendations, and work independently.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar membership in Florida is required.

Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced computer and office skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive training and mentoring programs
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans

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.