Creditors’ Rights/Litigation Associate

Trenam Law; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenam Law in Tampa seeks a Creditors’ Rights/Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice group. The ideal candidate handles creditor-side matters and state court litigation, including foreclosures, replevins, and real estate disputes.

Candidates should manage matters from inception through resolution, lead depositions/hearings, perform legal research, and communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, or related areas.
• Experience in state court litigation, foreclosures, replevins, and real estate matters.
• Admission to the Florida Bar and federal courts.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle state court litigation matters involving creditors’ rights, including foreclosures, replevins, real estate litigation, evictions, and title proceedings.
• Represent creditors in commercial litigation matters and advise clients regarding creditor remedies and enforcement of secured interests.
• Prepare and argue pleadings, motions, and other legal filings.
• Make court appearances for hearings, conferences, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda and written arguments.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties.
• Independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with shareholders and other members of the practice group.

Skills

Creditors’ rights litigation

State court litigation

Foreclosures

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Description

Trenam Law is seeking a Creditors’ Rights/Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice group.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in State Court litigation, with either experience or strong interest in creditors’ rights and remedies, and state court litigation. This attorney will handle a variety of creditor-side matters, including foreclosures, replevins, real estate litigation, evictions, title proceedings and commercial landlord/tenant disputes.

The position will involve working independently & collaboratively on foreclosure litigation matters, representing creditors. Candidates should have strong litigation skills and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution and be comfortable and ability to identify legal issues and develop appropriate strategies, preparing for and leading depositions/hearing.

Requirements

• Manage and handle state court litigation matters involving creditors’ rights, including foreclosures, replevins, real estate litigation, evictions, and title proceedings.
• Represent creditors in commercial litigation matters and advise clients regarding creditor remedies and enforcement of secured interests.
• Prepare and argue pleadings, motions, and other legal filings.
• Make court appearances for hearings, conferences, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda and written arguments.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties.
• Independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with shareholders and other members of the practice group.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or related practice areas.
• Experience handling state court litigation, particularly foreclosures, replevins, and real estate litigation.
• Admission to The Florida Bar and the applicable federal district courts.
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
• Bankruptcy clerkship experience is a plus.