Associate Attorney, Litigation

JOB SUMMARY

MRLP, a nationally recognized real estate and financial services firm, seeks a litigation associate for its Southeast Litigation group. This position involves residential and commercial foreclosures, title disputes, title curative actions, and other real estate and financial services matters within a positive team environment. You will make appearances in court for routine and contested hearings, develop case strategy, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and conduct settlement negotiations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and investors.
• Appear in court and argue motions necessary to the successful completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, title disputes, HOA/COA disputes and other matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly for updates and case resolution.
• Analyze loan files, title reports and other documents. Draft motions and prepare written discovery and responses.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• J.D. degree, licensed in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Minimum 1-3 years relevant Litigation experience involving mortgage foreclosure, creditor rights and/or civil litigation is preferred
• Knowledge of Florida Mortgage Foreclosure process is helpful.
• Knowledge of Florida Code of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court Rules

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Effectively manage time and priorities
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate written and oral
• Ability to work independently or in a group/team setting
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism
• Ability to interact and communicate well with clients, staff, peers, and management of all levels

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Certain duties require sitting, talking, or hearing.
• Occasionally standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle or feel; reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

PAY & SCHEDULE

If you possess the requisite qualifications, and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

BENEFITS

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.