Florida Contested Foreclosure Attorney!

Overview

Associate Attorney – Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation (Contested Matters)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL – Statewide locations considered  |  Type: Full-Time  |  Experience: 3+ Years Required  |  Bar: Active Florida License

About the Opportunity

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Attorney to join our Mortgage Foreclosure Litigation practice, with a primary focus on contested matters. This is a high-impact litigation role where you will independently manage cases from the initiation of contested issues through trial, working alongside a collaborative team in a firm that values sharp legal minds and client-centered advocacy.

If you thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment, possess deep knowledge of Florida foreclosure law, and are ready to bring your courtroom skills to a firm that actively supports your growth — we want to hear from you.

Essential Responsibilities

• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and all necessary litigation documents with precision and legal rigor.
• Conduct depositions and manage all discovery processes, including reading, analyzing, and reporting on discovery materials to clients.
• Perform comprehensive legal research and analysis, applying current case law and Florida statutes to client matters.
• Appear at depositions, hearings, trials, motion calendars, and conferences throughout the state of Florida.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients at mediation and through settlement discussions, including consent judgment and short payoff scenarios.
• Independently evaluate and communicate exposure, risk, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Handle cases from inception of contested litigation through final judgment and trial, reviewing transfer dockets and strengthening case posture through ameliorative measures.
• Collaborate with client witnesses and loan processors to identify and execute the most effective path to final judgment or resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely time records, achieving a target of 160 billable hours per month following the initial onboarding period.
• Provide at least monthly file status updates for internal reporting and client communication requirements.
• Engage in direct communication with opposing counsel, client representatives, and court staff via telephone and email.
• Travel throughout Florida as needed to attend hearings, trials, and firm marketing functions.
• Leverage available technology platforms to maximize efficiency across all file management and litigation tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mortgage foreclosure litigation, with substantial contested matter and trial experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to draft sophisticated legal documents including motions, briefs, and pleadings with clear, logical, and legally sound analysis.
• Proven ability to conduct depositions and manage complex discovery processes independently.
• Strong command of Florida foreclosure statutes, procedural rules, and applicable case law.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present legal arguments persuasively in court and in client-facing interactions.
• Capacity to manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escalate novel or complex issues.
• Availability for statewide travel as required by case assignments and firm needs.

Skills & Competencies

• Clear, logical, and grammatically sound legal writing that integrates rigorous legal analysis.
• Ability to synthesize factual records and discovery materials and apply them to controlling legal authority.
• Confident and effective oral advocacy — able to present positions, defend arguments, and engage opposing counsel.
• Strong organizational skills and disciplined self-management across a high-volume caseload.
• Collaborative team orientation with the professional maturity to work independently on familiar matters and seek guidance on unfamiliar ones.

Why Kelley Kronenberg?

We have built something rare: a firm that combines the resources of a full-service regional powerhouse with a culture that genuinely invests in its attorneys. AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, our attorneys are recognized throughout Florida as leaders in their fields — and we believe your success and the firm’s success are inseparable.

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance-based annual bonuses.
• Company-Paid Health Coverage: PPO med