Associate Attorney - REMOTE (FLORIDA LICENSE REQUIRED)

Job Title: Associate Attorney (Creditors’ Rights / Civil Litigation)

Company: DISCLOSED DURING INITIAL CALL

Location: Remote (Must reside in Fort Lauderdale, FL area)

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

Experience Level: Entry-Level (0–3 Years)

Bar Requirement: Active Florida Bar License (Required)

About the Role

CLIENT is a growing regional creditors’ rights law firm seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to manage cases from inception through post-judgment remedies. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly barred attorney to gain hands-on litigation experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a high-volume caseload from intake through resolution and post-judgment actions
2. Conduct legal research, drafting, and analysis of case law
3. Represent clients in court hearings throughout Florida
4. Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel
5. Provide risk assessments and legal strategy recommendations
6. Maintain compliance with federal debt collection laws and state litigation procedures
7. Collaborate with Managing Attorney on case progress and reporting
8. Deliver professional, respectful, and solution-oriented client interaction

Requirements

1. Active Florida Bar license (required)
2. 0–3 years of experience in:
3. Civil litigation
4. Collections / creditors’ rights
5. Bankruptcy (preferred but not required)
6. Knowledge of:
7. Federal debt collection laws (FDCPA)
8. Florida civil procedures
9. Strong:
10. Legal writing & research skills
11. Oral advocacy
12. Time management and organization
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

1. Courtroom or hearing experience
2. Multi-state licensure or eligibility (NC, SC, TN, MI, PA, RI, MD, VA, GA, FL)
3. Experience in high-volume legal environments

Important Notes

1. Must reside in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area
2. Role is remote, but requires in-person court appearances across Florida
3. No sponsorship or relocation offered

Ideal Candidate Profile

1. Newly licensed attorney looking to build litigation experience
2. Comfortable handling high caseload volume
3. Strong communicator with ownership mentality
4. Thrives in structured, performance-driven environments