Attorney - Foreclosure (Florida)

Padgett Law Group; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of PTO from day one

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

7 paid company holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A prestigious creditors' rights law firm is seeking an entry-level Attorney for Foreclosure in Florida. This full-time position involves drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and assisting in legal proceedings. Candidates must possess a J.D. and be licensed in Florida. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare options, PTO from day one, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida with good standing.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents for review by supervising attorney.
• Organize case files and track legal deadlines.
• Shadow senior attorney during legal appearances.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

J.D., licensed in Florida

Job description

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Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full‑service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, and Illinois. PLG also offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors, and other financial services industry stakeholders. Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward‑thinking clients allows PLG to focus on aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under‑performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report as a Top 25 Company to Work For.

At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high‑quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long‑standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades‑long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance.

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 paid company holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company‑covered term life insurance, AD&D insurance, and employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in‑office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities

Essential Functions

• Draft legal documents for second‑level review by the supervising attorney
• Organize case files, track legal deadlines, and coordinate with paralegals and legal assistants on case logistics
• Shadow a senior or supervising attorney for appearances in mediation, court, and sheriff’s sales
• Assist in preparation in advance of appearances
• Collaborate with members of the state team
• Actively participate in weekly state meetings
• Engage with supervising attorney in a one‑on‑one weekly meeting

Requirements

• J.D., licensed in Florida and in good standing in all jurisdictions
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team‑oriented manner
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task and be adaptable to continual change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice