Associate Attorney

About US:

Ghidotti | Berger LLP, is a certified WBENC organization specializing in representing secured creditors, banks, lenders, investors, and foreclosure trustees in transactional, litigation, and bankruptcy matters. Our team of experienced attorneys practices in federal and state courts across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Illinois! With expertise in commercial litigation, real estate, and default services, we are committed to providing exceptional legal solutions to a diverse client base. Join an organization recognized for its dedication to excellence and its diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated entry level litigator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and can independently manage a diverse caseload of complex litigation matters, including contested foreclosures, evictions, bankruptcy adversaries, title disputes, lender liability claims, quiet title actions, wrongful foreclosure defenses, and appellate work. This is a Full-Time, Hybrid role that requires a hands-on approach to all phases of litigation—from initial case assessment and strategy development to motion practice, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. This is a client-facing role that demands strong advocacy skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities with professionalism and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

*Independently manage a high-volume caseload of complex litigation matters across all phases, including pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, and appeal

*Serve as counsel in hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials

*Evaluate legal exposure and develop strategic, risk-based litigation plans in alignment with client objectives and firm leadership

*Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment

*Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda, discovery responses, and motion reviews

*Oversee all aspects of written and oral discovery, including managing depositions, expert discovery, subpoenas, and resolving discovery disputes

*Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediations, and trial testimony

*Provide clear, strategic legal counsel to clients regarding case status, exposure, and litigation options

*Respond promptly and professionally to client and investor escalations and inquiries

*Conduct legal analysis and provide recommendations across a broad range of issues

*Track deadlines and maintain accurate documentation in the firm’s case management and calendaring systems

Qualifications:

*Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

*Current License and in good standing with the State Bar of Florida

*Minimum 1+ years of prior litigation experience (preferably in foreclosure, creditors' rights, or RE)

*Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

*Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

*Ability to handle a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

*Exposure managing contested foreclosure matters and related litigation preferred

Ghidotti | Berger LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.