Associate Attorney (Foreclosure)

Overview

Associate Attorney – Mortgage Foreclosure (Uncontested)

About the Opportunity

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking an Associate Attorney to join the Uncontested team within our Florida Mortgage Foreclosure department. This is a high-volume default practice representing national lenders, servicers, and investors throughout Florida's judicial foreclosure process. We are looking for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, portfolio-driven environment, has a strong command of Florida's uncontested foreclosure workflow, and understands the client reporting and expectations that come with servicer-driven work.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of uncontested residential foreclosure files from referral through certificate of title and post-sale resolution
• Draft and review complaints, motions for default, motions for summary judgment, final judgment packages, and related pleadings
• Prosecute uncontested matters through Florida's judicial foreclosure process, including managed mediation referrals where applicable
• Appear at uncontested hearings, case management conferences, summary judgment hearings, and foreclosure sales
• Review loan files, payment histories, assignments, and title work to confirm standing and conditions precedent
• Communicate regularly with servicer clients through Black Knight/LPS, Tempo, and other client portals, meeting milestones and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to keep files moving efficiently and accurately

Required Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar License (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of Florida foreclosure experience, with a strong emphasis on uncontested/default work
• Familiarity with LPS/Black Knight, Tempo, and other servicing and case management platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large portfolio of files while meeting client deadlines and reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Perks of Working at Kelley Kronenberg

• Competitive salary with achievable yearly bonus structure
• Company-paid PPO health insurance + dental & vision options
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and mental health days
• 401K retirement with employer match
• Diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment
• Ongoing support and professional career development
• Office perks including snacks, Friday breakfasts, and holiday events

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.

Kelley Kronenberg 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 characteri

Responsibilities

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-  1. Demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills.
2. Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other necessary legal documents.
3. Conduct depositions and all necessary discovery.
4. Negotiate on clients’ behalf at mediation and for settlement issues.
5. Independently evaluate and identify potential exposure and risks associated with cases.
6. Collaborate with client witnesses and processors in order to obtain identified goals (best method
to proceed to final judgment in client’s favor, potential settlements by way of consent judgment or
short payoff).
7. Fully and effectively utilize available technology.
8. Timely complete required litigation and administrative tasks, including management of unit, staff
and associate attorneys.
9. Travel throughout the state as required to meet business needs and marketing functions, as well
as attend motion hearings, trials and final judgmenthearings.
10. Ability to handle cases from inception of uncontested litigation issues through Summary Judgment with ongoing
training from associates to same—this includes review of transfer file dockets, pleadings and all
issues therein, including ameliorative efforts in order to strengthen clients’ cases going forward.