Litigation - Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Litigation - Attorney

Location : Florida - Fort Lauderdale
Refer to Job # YZKU814911


Litigation - Attorney Responsibilities: Responsible for litigating the firm's contested litigation files in the appropriate forum. Responsible for outlining appropriate actions to be taken, including the creation of legal strategy and budget for a case. Responsible for ensuring an action plan for each case is implemented and completed. Draft, review and sign various pleadings and other court filings, and render legal advice and assistance to all firm legal support staff as needed. Become proficient at working within the firm's case management system to create, manage and review daily and periodic reports for exceptions and discrepancies and to otherwise organize and manage Attorney's caseload and workflow. Act as a liaison between the firm and its clients, vendors, opposing counsel, courts, etc. Manage all files in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, bar rules, and firm-established and client-established timelines, policies, rules, goals, and objectives. Attend and handle hearings, mediations, depositions, and contested trials electronically, telephonically, and in person. Oversee actions of the paralegals assigned to assist the Attorney or the Contested Litigation Department. Outline, prepare and present pleadings and other court and legal documents, as well as argue the merits of assigned cases at hearings, conferences, mediations, or trials as appropriate. Perform other duties and assignments as may be delegated by the Supervising Attorney, Managing Attorney, or Managing Partner. Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree. Member of State Bar in good standing in the jurisdiction(s) in which firm designates Attorney to practice. Admission into all state and/or federal courts in which the firm designates Attorney to practice. 2+ years as attorney in the area of litigation, real property, title, or creditor's rights law. Foreclosure trial experience. Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and listening skills. Ability to handle difficult/delicate issues with diplomacy and tact. Professional and ethical conduct with a positive attitude and superior work ethic. Ability to handle multiple priorities, take initiative and adapt to change. Preferred Qualifications: Concentration in Law School in the firm's practice areas of litigation, real property, title, or creditor's rights law. Prior work experience in a law firm, banking/loan servicing institution, title company, or other real property-related work experience.
 
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