Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel, manage a caseload of personal injury cases, and represent clients in court.

Duties:

• Work closely with clients to assess the extent of their injuries
• Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability claims, and wrongful death cases
• Draft and respond to discovery requests
• Prepare motions and motion responses
• Conduct legal research
• Collaborate with experts from various medical and other disciplines
• Assist with report drafting and deposition preparation

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience pre-suit and litigating personal injury cases on the plaintiff side (a plus)
• Experience drafting and responding to motions (a plus)
• Licensed and in good standing with the Florida State Bar
• Substantial knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Strong writing and legal research skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Florida State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases

Benefits:

• Bar Dues and Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) provided by the law firm
• Comprehensive benefits package paid 100% by the employer, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Referral program
• Paid time off and paid holidays