What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation Attorney position at HNE?
Overview
Our client, a nationally recognized creditors’ rights and default services law firm, is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing Miami, Florida office. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator who enjoys handling sophisticated litigation matters, mentoring junior attorneys, and serving as a trusted advisor to financial institutions, lenders, investors, and foreclosure trustees.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic, client-focused attorney with experience managing complex litigation from inception through appeal. This role offers substantial autonomy, courtroom advocacy, leadership responsibilities, and exposure to a diverse mix of contested foreclosures, bankruptcy adversaries, title disputes, lender liability claims, evictions, and other real estate-related litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a high-volume caseload of complex litigation matters through all phases of litigation
- Serve as lead counsel in hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and appellate proceedings
- Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives and risk management considerations
- Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, memoranda, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
- Manage all aspects of written and oral discovery, including depositions, subpoenas, expert witnesses, and discovery disputes
- Prepare clients and witnesses for mediations, depositions, hearings, and trial testimony
- Provide clients with strategic legal guidance regarding litigation exposure, case developments, and resolution options
- Respond to client escalations, due diligence requests, audits, and regulatory inquiries
- Provide legal analysis and advisory support regarding foreclosure, bankruptcy, title issues, collections, evictions, and regulatory compliance matters
- Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, UDAAP, CFPB, and SCRA requirements
- Track litigation deadlines and maintain accurate documentation within case management systems
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor and develop junior attorneys through guidance on litigation strategy, advocacy, and legal writing
- Collaborate with bankruptcy, foreclosure, eviction, title, compliance, and operational teams to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the litigation department
- Stay current on changes in Florida law, federal regulations, court procedures, and industry developments
Qualifications
- Active Florida Bar license in good standing
- Significant litigation experience handling matters in state and federal courts
- Strong courtroom advocacy, deposition, mediation, and trial experience
- Extensive experience drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
- Proven ability to independently manage complex and high-volume caseloads
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service and maintaining the highest ethical standards
Compensation
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
Location & Schedule
Miami, Florida
Hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.