Job Description

We are seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney for our small but busy law firm. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience with discovery, trials and hearings. Experience with dependency matters is a plus. This is a full-time, in office position with benefits. The attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting research, preparing documents, attending hearings/trial, and negotiating on behalf of clients. We are a very active practice, and the ideal candidate will be able to immediately handle existing matters. Friendly and fun work environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Florida

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and guidance
• Build trustworthy relationships with clients and communicate to understand their legal concerns and needs and to help provide them advice so they understand their options and possible outcomes
• Stay informed about current legislation
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings and contracts in a timely and accurate manner
• Negotiate settlements
• Perform legal research
• Attend court appearances as necessary
• Hold initial consultations with potential clients
• Assist with the discovery process by answering and issuing written discovery, administering depositions, and examining documents

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Family Law
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Quick and effective research skills to prepare quality legal strategies for clients and perform in-depth research to support a case
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate information effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn large amounts of information into manageable and usable data for a case
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle a high case load
• Membership in the Florida Bar
• Willingness to meet personally as well as virtually with clients
• Ability to work on a case independently, as well as with a team to develop strategies for a case
• Reliable listening skills to effectively obtain all necessary information from clients and other people important to a case
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines
• If you are a dedicated attorney with a passion for family law and are looking to grow your career in a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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