Description:

The Associate Litigation Attorney role provides new hires with an opportunity to learn about and familiarize themselves with our practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking an attorney with 5 to 10 years of civil litigation and trial experience who can fully handle all phases of litigation, prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Previous exposure to litigation and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure is a plus. Bar membership in Florida is required.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and includes our benefits package. Additional compensation and special consideration will be given to candidates who are bilingual. We are looking to hire a candidate with the aforementioned bar membership(s) who lives in or is interested in working in the Pompano Beach, FL area.

Job Responsibilities – in this role, you will…

Handle civil litigation cases related to real estate, business, & bankruptcy, and certain non-litigation cases from inception to trial
Create case strategies and litigation strategies as needed
Communicate with supervising attorney(s) and clients to provide constant transparency and status updates
Provide comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of documents, financials, notices and demand letters
Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions
Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent litigation skills
Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
Meticulous analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently

Required Education and Training