Associate Attorney needed for Palmetto Bay office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Palmetto Bay, FL, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will assist the senior attorney in developing case strategies, representing clients in legal proceedings, conducting legal research, and providing counsel to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the senior attorney to develop case strategies.
• Represent clients in court hearings, legal proceedings, and discovery.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.

Requirements:

• 3 years of premises liability defense experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar Association (Florida Bar preferred).

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide sound advice.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Education and Certifications:

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

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Health insurance.
• 401K retirement plan eligibility.

This AV-rated law firm has offices in Miami as well as Jacksonville, Florida. This firm takes pride in providing small firm service and efficiency as well as large firm expertise and knowledge. This firm takes a creative approach to the law and strives to achieve success for each of its clients. This firm has over 75 years of combined experience. Some of this firm's practice areas include first party property, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, auto negligence, building code violation, commercial litigation, and business disputes.