Bankruptcy Attorney

Law Firms; Florida; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in Florida seeks an experienced Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to represent lenders, creditors, mortgage servicers, and financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings. The role emphasizes Chapter 7/13 experience and litigation in Bankruptcy Court.

The position offers fully remote work within Florida with in-person court appearances as required, including the Middle District of Florida. Florida Bar admission and 5+ years of bankruptcy practice are expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• 5+ years of bankruptcy experience, especially Chapter 7/13.
• Experience representing lenders, creditors, mortgage servicers, or financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy law, court procedures, and litigation practices.
• Experience handling adversary complaints and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, mortgage servicers, and financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, including contested and litigated matters.
• Draft and prepare motions, objections, claims, and proposed orders.
• Handle adversary complaints and bankruptcy appeals.
• Attend bankruptcy court hearings and represent clients in mortgage mediation proceedings.
• Manage an assigned caseload, meet deadlines, and handle escalated or time-sensitive matters.

Skills

Chapter 7 & 13

Creditors rights

Court appearances

Litigation practices

Bankruptcy law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

An established, multi-state law firm is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its bankruptcy practice representing financial institutions, mortgage servicers, lenders, and creditors. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong understanding of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings and experience handling contested matters in Bankruptcy Court.

The position offers remote flexibility while providing meaningful responsibility for litigation, court appearances, and creditor-side bankruptcy matters.

Practice Area: Bankruptcy / Creditor Rights

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, mortgage servicers, and financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, including contested and litigated matters.
• Draft and prepare motions, objections, claims, and proposed orders.
• Handle adversary complaints and bankruptcy appeals.
• Attend bankruptcy court hearings and represent clients in mortgage mediation proceedings.
• Manage an assigned caseload, meet deadlines, and handle escalated or time-sensitive matters.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar and good standing.
• 5+ years of bankruptcy experience, particularly Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings.
• Experience representing lenders, creditors, mortgage servicers, or other financial institutions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy law, court procedures, and litigation practices.
• Experience handling adversary complaints and appeals in Bankruptcy Court preferred.

Additional Preferred Experience: Chapter 11 matters and admission to multiple jurisdictions.

Work Arrangement

• Fully remote within Florida.
• Must physically reside in Florida, with preference for candidates in Orlando, Jacksonville, or Tampa.
• Regular in-person appearances are required in the Federal Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida, as well as other required court appearances throughout the state.
• Admission to the federal district courts in Florida is preferred.

Salary & Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 – $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have bankruptcy experience and enjoy representing creditors in complex legal proceedings, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a sophisticated financial-services legal practice while working remotely within Florida.