Description:
The Law Offices of Carrington Jones, a Plaintiffs firm, is looking for an Associate Attorney applicant, with at least 2-5 years of relevant experience, for its expanding First Party Property and Personal Injury practice .This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your legal career!
Position Responsibilities: Involved in all phases of litigation, including Depositions, Mediations and hearings, and will have direct oversight and training with senior partners. Assists with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate. Obtains records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned. Sets up legal file, as needed.
Position Qualifications: Must be a current member of the Florida Bar. Must have experience in drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records and interviewing clients. Minimum typing skills of 28 wpm with accuracy of 95%. Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required. Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred). Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.
The Law Offices of Carrington Jones is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
The Law Offices of Carrington Jones does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of The Law Offices of Carrington Jones and The Law Offices of Carrington Jones will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
