Senior Real Estate Litigation Attorney (Hybrid)

HNE; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HNE in Miami, FL seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney for a hybrid role handling sophisticated matters for financial institutions, lenders, investors, and foreclosure trustees.

The ideal candidate will manage a broad caseload from inception through appeal, lead hearings and trials, and provide strategic guidance while mentoring junior attorneys. Flexibility to balance in-office and remote work is offered.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• Significant litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a high-volume caseload of complex litigation through all phases.
• Serve as lead counsel in hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and appellate proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives and risk management considerations.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, memoranda, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all aspects of written and oral discovery, including depositions, subpoenas, expert witnesses, and discovery disputes.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for mediations, depositions, hearings, and trial testimony.
• Provide clients with strategic legal guidance regarding litigation exposure, case developments, and resolution options.
• Respond to client escalations, due diligence requests, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide legal analysis regarding foreclosure, bankruptcy, title issues, collections, evictions, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, including RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, UDAAP, CFPB, and SCRA.
• Track litigation deadlines and maintain accurate documentation within case management systems.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys through guidance on litigation strategy, advocacy, and legal writing.
• Collaborate with bankruptcy, foreclosure, eviction, title, compliance, and operational teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the litigation department.
• Stay current on changes in Florida law, federal regulations, court procedures, and industry developments.

Job description

HNE in Miami, FL seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney for a hybrid role handling sophisticated matters for financial institutions, lenders, investors, and foreclosure trustees.

The ideal candidate will manage a broad caseload from inception through appeal, lead hearings and trials, and provide strategic guidance while mentoring junior attorneys. Flexibility to balance in-office and remote work is offered.