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 medical insurance paid by the firm, with dental and vision options.
• Generous Time Off: Generous PTO, floating holidays, and a dedicated mental health day.
• 401(k) with Employer Match: We invest in your future, not just your present.
• Professional Development: Ongoing mentorship, firm-sponsored CLE, and career growth support.
• Inclusive Workplace: A diverse, equitable environment where every perspective is valued.
• Office Perks: Daily snacks, Friday breakfasts, holiday parties, and a team that celebrates together.
• AV-Rated Firm: Work alongside attorneys recognized as leaders in their practice areas statewide.

About Kelley Kronenberg

Kelley Kronenberg is a leading multi-practice law firm with offices throughout Florida and beyond. Built on a foundation of integrity, diligence, and deep client commitment — paired with a forward-thinking approach to how a modern law firm should operate — we serve financial institutions, insurance companies, businesses, and individuals with a level of skill that has earned us an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Our commitment to diversity is a competitive advantage, not a checkbox. We believe a workforce that reflects society makes us better advocates, better counselors, and a better firm — and it shows in how we treat each other and our clients every single day.

If you’re a dedicated attorney with a passion for foreclosure litigation, apply to join Kelley Kronenberg’s dynamic team.

Kelley Kronenberg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.