Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

 

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! 

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.