Lead Associate Attorney Creditors Rights and Collections

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a skilled Lead Associate Attorney to oversee its Creditors’ Rights practice in Georgia. Based in Boca Raton, FL, this role supports the firm’s Georgia office, focusing on litigation, collections, and compliance in a high-volume environment. This position offers growth potential and leadership opportunities, including mentoring junior attorneys and leading hearings in Georgia.

Duties:

• Provide guidance and oversight for the firm’s Georgia practice.
• Represent clients in routine and contested hearings in the state of Georgia.
• Mentor and guide attorneys, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Monitor case progress and implement strategies for efficient file resolution.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of conditions precedent to legal action, including document and financial reviews.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Ensure all internal systems reflect up-to-date findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections regulations.
• Handle discovery, contested matters, and trials as necessary.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in Georgia (Required).
• 3-5 years of experience in litigation or collections, with an emphasis on creditors’ rights preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in legal research, document management, and case management systems.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution.

Certifications:

• Active bar license in Georgia (Required).
• Additional bar licenses in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, or Pennsylvania are advantageous.

Skills:

• Proficient in intermediate to advanced computer skills and general office software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Structured training and mentorship programs.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods and operate office equipment.
• Regular verbal communication and presentations are required.
• Occasional walking and standing for interactions with personnel and clients.

This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving practice area within a supportive and growth-oriented firm, with a strong emphasis on professional development and internal promotion. Join a team where your expertise in creditors’ rights can make a meaningful impact.

This Florida-based law firm is a full-service legal practice that provides specialized representation for the benefit of clients. They are known for handling cases on behalf of lien holders (both first & second), while dealing with all aspects of programs and products from its basic design or inception to its final acquisition or termination. The firm proactively focuses on default services and provides complete legal support to the mortgage servicing industry and the corporate or industrial property owners. The members of this firm have a complete range of knowledge and expertise in the areas of banking law, eviction, foreclosure, property management, REO closings, receiverships, bankruptcy, pre-Foreclosure Workout, creditors' rights, and title and closing services.