Associate Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Discretionary bonus

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP seeks an experienced bankruptcy attorney to join our Florida team. This remote role requires regular appearances in Federal Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida and involves diverse bankruptcy matters for lenders and creditors.

Ideal candidates have a Juris Doctor, are licensed in Florida, and possess 1–10 years of bankruptcy experience, including Chapter 7/13 and adversary proceedings. Strong analytical skills and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Should be admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts in Florida.
• Must reside in Florida and appear in Federal Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida.
• 1–10 years of Bankruptcy experience in Chapter 7/13, preferably representing lenders/creditors.
• Experience with litigation, Chapter 11, and adversary cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Motions, Objections, Claims and Orders in Bankruptcy matters.
• Defend litigated matters in Bankruptcy, including Adversary Complaints and Appeals.
• Attend court hearings related to Bankruptcy matters.
• Represent clients in mortgage mediation within bankruptcy cases.
• Manage assigned caseload to meet goals and client expectations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with attorneys and staff to ensure smooth workflow; provide quality control.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Organized

Multi-tasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

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

Our objective is to provide excellent representation for our clients in bankruptcy matters.

This is a remote position but in-person attendance at courts throughout the state is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interact with and aid clients and staff in a professional and diligent manner.
• Prepare various Motions, Objections, Claims and Orders associated with representation of clients in Bankruptcy matters.
• Defend litigated and contested matters in Bankruptcy Cases, including Adversary Complaints and Appeals.
• Attend various court hearings associated with representation of clients in bankruptcy matters.
• Representation of clients in various mortgage mediation matters associated with bankruptcy cases.
• Manage assigned case load in manner that meets goals and client expectations.
• Handle escalated and time sensitive matters as needed.
• Maintain a close and positive relationship with the other attorneys and staff for our firm to ensure that the work flow is smooth and productive. Serves as a quality control for the team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with clients to ensure that their needs are being met.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor of Law
• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar and must be in good standing.
• Should be admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts in Florida.
• Must physically reside in Florida, preferably in Orlando, Jacksonville, or Tampa areas. While this position is fully remote, candidate will be expected to regularly appear in Federal Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida.
• Requires One to Ten years of Bankruptcy experience in Chapter 7 and 13 cases preferably representing lenders and creditors, including attendance at court hearings. Preference for experience with litigation, Chapter 11, and adversary cases. Multiple jurisdiction admission a plus.
• Must possess a good understanding of Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy procedures and laws.
• Litigation experience, preferably handling Adversary Complaints and Appeals in Bankruptcy Court.
• Must be familiar with court procedures and practice.
• Must be proficient with numbers and basic accounting.
• Must be knowledgeable of bankruptcy law proceedings.

General Competency Factors

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

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 an employer match
• Eligible for discretionary bonus program based on performance metrics
• 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.