Creditors’ Rights/Litigation Associate

TRENAM LAW • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Trenam Law is seeking a Creditors’ Rights/Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice group. The attorney will handle creditor-side matters, including foreclosures, replevins, real estate litigation, evictions, title proceedings, and commercial landlord/tenant disputes. The role involves representing creditors in foreclosure litigation and working both independently and collaboratively. The associate will manage cases from inception through resolution, identify legal issues, develop strategies, and prepare for and lead depositions and hearings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or related practice areas.
• Experience handling state court litigation, particularly foreclosures, replevins, and real estate litigation.
• Admission to The Florida Bar and the applicable federal district courts.
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bankruptcy clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and handle state court litigation matters involving creditors’ rights, including foreclosures, replevins, real estate litigation, evictions, and title proceedings.
• Represent creditors in commercial litigation matters and advise clients regarding creditor remedies and enforcement of secured interests.
• Prepare and argue pleadings, motions, and other legal filings.
• Make court appearances for hearings, conferences, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda and written arguments.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties.
• Independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with shareholders and other members of the practice group.
• Identify legal issues, develop appropriate strategies, and prepare for and lead depositions and hearings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed