Full Job Description
Purpose:
Aldridge Pite, LLP is looking for a Foreclosure Attorney to practice in Florida, remotely. Foreclosure Associates are responsible for handling matters involving real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, and creditor's rights. Candidates must be self-motivated and have excellent written and oral advocacy skill and experience with civil litigation. Logical and critical thinking is essential.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
• Manage foreclosure cases and from inception to completion, including trial.
• Manage pre-litigation cases and clear title to real property.
• Research and prepare legal analysis on claims, risk, exposure and strategies.
• Draft/argue pleadings and motions.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Develop and implement case strategy with supervising partner and client; communicate directly with clients.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, conferences, etc., via phone, video, and in person, depending on court/client requirements.
Job Requirements:
• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Florida and maintain all necessary licensing and CLE requirements
• Five years of foreclosure experience preferred, but will consider all candidates with strong interest in real estate or mortgage law.
• Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions, evictions and creditor's rights.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Candidate must live in Florida or one of the firm's other footprint states; candidate must be available and willing to attend in person hearings in Florida, as needed.
General Competency Factors:
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and resolves problems quickly.
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and willingness/ability to develop new work habits and skills.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines and time management.
• Takes initiative, identifies what needs to be done and takes action; advances cases independently based on logical and critical thinking.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Firm's vision, mission and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others across departments when necessary.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large and complex caseload.
In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!