Senior Attorney needed for Sunny Isles Beach office

A law firm in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of legal experience, with proficiency in managing a large caseload and all aspects of the trial process. This role requires excellent time management, interpersonal skills, and persuasive writing and verbal communication abilities. The Senior Attorney will perform a wide range of legal services, serve as the principal contact between the firm and its clients, and may engage in client prospecting through various marketing and networking activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a large caseload and handle all aspects of the trial process, including drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward resolution.
• Perform legal research and draft agreements, resolutions, memos, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates.
• Oversee and analyze discovery and documents provided by parties.
• Conduct initial consultations with prospective clients and serve as the principal contact between the firm and its clients.
• Prospect for new clients through marketing, networking, writing articles, and speaking engagements as delegated by the Partners.
• Prepare for and attend trials, mediations, and arbitration hearings.
• Stay updated on changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws.
• Prepare necessary documents such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses.
• Perform research and draft briefs, pleadings, and motions.
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings.
• Provide trial, mediation, and arbitration representation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an attorney.
• Proven experience managing a large caseload and all aspects of the trial process.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persuasive writing and verbal communication skills.
• Active member in good standing with local and State Bar associations.
• Trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience.

Education:

• Four-year bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with the State Bar Association.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.