Associate Attorney

EJI Recruiting
Fort Lauderdale, FL

An established South-Florida-based Consumer Rights law firm is hiring a Foreclosure Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. This Attorney will handle foreclosure and other state and federal consumer-related litigation.


Responsibilities:

• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and motions.

• Prepare and respond to discovery

• Prepare for and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment

• Attend mediations and settlement conferences, motion calendar hearings

• Take and defend depositions

• Attend jury and bench trials

• Legal Research

• Work closely and communicate effectively with clients and their agents


Requirements:

• FL Bar license in good standing.

• 2+ years of consumer-related civil litigation experience, specifically in foreclosure defense, mortgage litigation, and/or real estate-related disputes.

• Previous experience practicing in State and Federal Courts

• Experience taking and defending a deposition, arguing before a judge, and attending court appearances

• Have strong analytical skills, proficient in legal research, drafting legal documents, and attention to detail


*This is an in-office position hiring ASAP! We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus and salary increases, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, LTD/STD, gap insurance, maternity and paternity leave, PTO, and more.*