The Associate Attorney (Bankruptcy Litigation) role provides new hires with an opportunity to learn about and familiarize themselves with our various practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Florida State Bar admission and admission to at least one federal/Bankruptcy jurisdiction (with eligibility for admission in all federal/Bankruptcy jurisdictions in FL) Required. Minimum of 3 years Bankruptcy practice required.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes our benefits package. We are looking to hire a candidate with the aforementioned bar membership(s) who is local, residing in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties .

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with all chapters of the federal Bankruptcy Code and practice within FL BK courts. Ability to efficiently and accurately review a bankruptcy case and all relevant pleadings, and to determine best recommended course of action.
• Working knowledge/understanding of secured real estate loans (mortgages) and other secured lending practices preferred, as that knowledge will be needed to properly review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and other relevant sup[port documents.
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate and/or defend actions
• Attend court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel
• Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Required Education and Training:

• Juris Doctor
• Bar membership in State of Florida and at least one federal/Bankruptcy jurisdiction, with eligibility for admission to all FL federal/Bankruptcy jurisdictions.
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred