Our client, a Legal Services firm, is seeking a remote Associate Attorney licensed in Florida to join their growing team.
This role is ideal for a seasoned and strategic litigator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring junior attorneys, and takes pride in delivering high-quality legal work for institutional clients.
The Associate Attorney will independently manage a diverse caseload of complex litigation matters, including contested foreclosures, evictions, bankruptcy adversaries, title disputes, lender liability claims, quiet title actions, wrongful foreclosure defenses, and appellate work. The position requires a hands-on approach to all phases of litigationfrom initial case assessment and strategy development to motion practice, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
This is a client-facing role that demands strong advocacy skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities with professionalism and efficiency.
Job Requirements:- Independently manage a high-volume caseload of complex litigation matters across all phases, including pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, and appeal
- Serve as lead counsel in hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
- Evaluate legal exposure and develop strategic, risk-based litigation plans in alignment with client objectives and firm leadership
- Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment
- Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda, discovery responses, and motion practice
- Oversee all aspects of written and oral discovery, including managing depositions, expert discovery, subpoenas, and resolving discovery disputes
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediations, and trial testimony
- Provide clear, strategic legal counsel to clients regarding case status, exposure, and litigation options
- Respond promptly and professionally to client and investor escalations and inquiries
- Participate in audits and respond to client due diligence questionnaires as required
- Conduct legal analysis and provide recommendations across a broad range of issues, including:
- Title curative, foreclosure, collections, replevin, bankruptcy, and evictions
- State and federal regulatory compliance (RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, UDAAP, CFPB, SCRA)
- Corporate governance, vendor and client contracts, data privacy, and borrower communications
- Provide advisory opinions to support regulatory changes, including updates to processes, policies, and legal templates
- Monitor litigation involving Prestige Default Services and respond to subpoenas, discovery, and regulatory/government inquiries
- Review and approve legal work produced by junior attorneys and staff
- Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on case strategy and legal writing
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments (bankruptcy, eviction, foreclosure, compliance, etc.) to align legal strategy and ensure efficiency
- Track deadlines and maintain accurate documentation in the firms case management and calendaring systems
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal processes and litigation workflows
- Remain current on changes in local, state, and federal laws, court rules, and industry trends that impact the firms practice areas
- Work may be assigned across multiple practice areas, including but not limited to:
- Litigation
- Non-Judicial Foreclosure
- Judicial Foreclosure
- Replevin & Collection Matters
- Bankruptcy
- Mediation
- Eviction
- Title Curative
- Surplus Funds
- Additional practice areas as needed
Qualifications:- Law practice: 2 years (Required)
- Florida law license (Required)