Associate Attorney needed for Pensacola office

Job Title: Associate Attorney
Job Location: Pensacola, FL

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their growing legal team. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a wide range of legal areas, including real estate transactions and litigation, estate planning, probate and contested probate matters, landlord-tenant law, business transactions, and various other civil law matters. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing exceptional legal services while growing within the firm’s dynamic practice.

Duties:

• Manage and support real estate transactions, including contract negotiation, closings, and title review.
• Handle estate planning cases, drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Provide counsel for probate matters, including contested and uncontested probates.
• Represent clients in landlord-tenant disputes and litigation.
• Assist with business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
• Perform legal research and prepare documents for hearings, motions, and other legal proceedings.
• Offer clients strategic advice and support for various civil legal matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Requirements:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Previous experience in real estate law, estate planning, or related practice areas is preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong time management abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills:

• Real estate law
• Estate planning
• Probate law
• Civil litigation
• Business transactions
• Legal research and writing
• Client relations
• Negotiation

Job Location:

• Pensacola, FL