Overview
Senior Associate Attorney Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Cohn & Dussi, LLC
Title: Senior Associate Attorney
Company: Cohn & Dussi, LLC
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Company Description
Cohn & Dussi, LLC, established in the early 1990s, is a respected commercial litigation law firm with a strong focus on creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, equipment finance and leasing, bankruptcy, corporate and finance law, SBA lending, construction law, and commercial real estate transactions. The firm regularly represents financial institutions, equipment finance companies, and SBA lenders in workouts, litigation, collections, recovery matters, and commercial lending transactions throughout the United States.
Cohn & Dussi takes a collaborative, client-focused approach, leveraging the experience of its attorneys to provide practical, efficient, and cost-effective legal solutions. The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels and are committed to delivering high-quality legal representation.
The firm also utilizes its innovative Client Update and Entry System, known as CLUES, which provides clients with transparency, real-time case updates, direct communication tools, and customized financial reporting.
Role Description
Cohn & Dussi, LLC is seeking a senior-level Associate Attorney with at least six (6) years of experience to join its growing South Florida practice. This is a full-time remote position for a candidate residing in South Florida.
The selected attorney will work closely with the firm’s Florida legal team in representing financial institutions, equipment finance companies, and SBA lenders in workouts, commercial litigation, collections, bankruptcy-related matters, and commercial real estate transactions.
Responsibilities will include handling sophisticated litigation and transactional matters, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and legal agreements, managing discovery, participating in court appearances and hearings, communicating directly with clients, assisting with case strategy, and supporting matters through all phases of litigation, workouts, recovery efforts, and commercial transactions.
The ideal candidate must be capable of working independently, managing an active caseload, exercising sound legal judgment, and maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced remote environment.
Qualifications
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, workouts, bankruptcy, commercial lending, or commercial real estate transactions
Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills
Experience handling complex litigation matters and client communications independently
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
Proficiency with legal research platforms, case management systems, and Microsoft Office
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters professionally
Florida Bar admission required
Additional federal court admissions are a plus.
