Florida Associate Attorney – Foreclosure & Real Estate Litigation

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join an established legal practice focused on foreclosure, mortgage-related matters, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy. The ideal candidate will have experience handling creditor-side matters, representing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, or other institutional clients in real estate and mortgage-related disputes.

This is an opportunity for an attorney with a background in foreclosure litigation, real estate law, or bankruptcy to take on a varied caseload and work on matters involving residential and commercial real estate.

Key Responsibilities

Handle foreclosure litigation and mortgage-related legal matters.

Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, legal correspondence, and other court filings.

Manage an active caseload and monitor case deadlines and progress.

Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and case strategies.

Represent clients in hearings, mediations, depositions, and other court proceedings.

Handle matters involving real estate disputes, title issues, liens, and related litigation.

Work on creditor-side bankruptcy matters, including reviewing filings and protecting creditors' interests.

Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal legal staff.

Collaborate with paralegals and other team members to move cases forward efficiently.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Active Florida Bar license in good standing.

Experience practicing in foreclosure, real estate litigation, mortgage-related matters, or bankruptcy.

Strong understanding of Florida civil procedure and court processes.

Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.

Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines independently.

Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Creditor-side or lender-side representation experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

Judicial or non-judicial foreclosure proceedings.

Residential and commercial mortgage litigation.

Real estate disputes, title matters, and lien-related issues.

Creditor representation in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings.

Experience representing banks, mortgage servicers, lenders, or financial institutions.

Location Preference: Candidates based in North Florida or along Florida's West Coast are preferred.