Job Description

Amerihope Alliance Legal Services’ Plantation, FL office is seeking one or two experienced Foreclosure Defense Attorneys. The Foreclosure Defense Attorney is are responsible to perform various tasks to support the firm and our clients. We have been helping homeowners for 13 years.

AALS operates in five (5) states. The Foreclosure Defense Attorney must have in-depth knowledge of the civil and foreclosure defense process in at least one (1) of our five (5) judicial states, and be willing and motivated to learn the process in our other states.

We represent homeowners in:

• Florida
• Illinois
• New York
• New Jersey, and
• Pennsylvania

We have an immediate opening for a lawyer with civil litigation experience handling defendant’s-side foreclosure cases in our PLANTATION, FL office. The lawyer must be organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced, high-volume office environment and must be capable of making independent decisions. Must have good research and investigation skills and understand legal terms.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Help to outline strategic plans for clients’ defense
• Draft, upload and file answers and affirmative defenses
• Prepare various motions and notices such as motions for extension of time, motions to cancel sales
• Experience attending hearings or other events via Zoom/teleconference
• Schedule hearings, mediation and trials and meet all court deadlines
• Coordinate consent judgments
• Coordinate and schedule hearings with the JA’s and opposing counsels
• E-file in state E-filing Portals: FL, IL, NJ, NY & PA
• File via mail when necessary
• Update clients via telephone calls and online portal, Clio, as required
• Submit documents for client review and execution
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Manager and/or Team Lead, as applicable

ADDITIONAL PRACTICE AREAS WE ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING

1. Commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes
2. Homeowner and condominium association disputes
3. Probate
4. Tax settlements
5. Short Sale / Title services
6. Bankruptcy
7. FDCPA / FCRA Violations

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Preferred Education and Experience:
• A minimum of three years' of foreclosure defense experience
• Experience with Clio and Gmail/Google for Business, preferred
• Bilingual / Spanish-speaking is a plus
• Member-in-good-standing with the Bar Association in any of: FL, IL, NJ, NY and/or PA

AALS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

Paid time off Paid holidays

Company Description

Foreclosure Defense Consumer Law Firm