Attorney needed for Orlando office

A law firm is seeking a dedicated and skilled Attorney to join their team in Orlando, FL. The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years of experience specializing in defending medical malpractice and assisted living/long-term care cases. This role involves significant client contact, court appearances, and comprehensive legal work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare summaries of medical records to effectively advocate for clients.
• Draft motions and attend hearings to represent clients in court.
• Prepare clients for depositions and attend depositions as needed.
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, and appellate activity.
• Respond to discovery requests and draft discovery-related motions.
• Regularly attend court appearances to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Draft and respond to discovery-related motions.
• Draft motions for summary judgments.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and staff to provide high-quality legal services.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Florida.
• 3-10 years of experience specializing in defending medical malpractice and assisted living/long-term care cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research abilities and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex legal issues.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
• Problem-solving skills for developing strategic solutions to legal challenges.
• Ability to produce accurate and quality work product efficiently.
• Ability to engage in both physical and sedentary activities related to job duties.

Experience:

• 3-10 years of experience in defending medical malpractice and assisted living/long-term care cases.
• Experience with reviewing medical records, drafting motions, and attending court hearings.
• Experience with taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.

Location:

• Orlando, FL

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits, including a competitive 401(k) match, to support financial well-being and future planning.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities, with access to training and mentoring programs designed to help reach full potential.
• A competitive salary reflective of skills, experience, and contributions to the firm.

This full-service business law firm has offices in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Louisville, Lexington, West Palm Beach, Chicago, Pensacola, Phoenix, Panama City, U.S. Virgin Islands, Orange County, Las Vegas, San Juan and Los Angeles. The firm has expertise in the areas of corporate structure, intellectual property, immigration, international law,real estate transactions,title insurance defense,bankruptcy,asset protection,land use,probate litigation,estate planning,commercial litigation,real estate litigation, andmergers and acquisitions.