Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm is looking for an experienced litigation attorney in our Panama City office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong academic credentials and a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in civil litigation including, municipal, education and insurance defense. Our Firm offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of matters.Essential Functions:
- Conducts legal research
- Independently drafts litigation documents
- Attends client appointments independently
- Learns and understands client expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals
- Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
- Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties
- Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law
- Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
- Travels as required to meet business needs
- Maintains the integrity of the Firm and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
- Current license to practice law, in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- Minimum 2-3 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable experience
- Must be able to participate in all aspects of the firm's professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
- Prior transactional experience in estate, business law, commercial transactions and/or community association matters.
- Must record case time and expenses contemporaneously
- Must be punctual and able to abide by agreed-to office hours
- Must have heightened attention to detail and understanding and meeting deadlines, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness
- Must have great research skills
- Must have the technical knowhow of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., and Adobe, and file management software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, both in person and virtually
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- High ethical standards observing confidentiality of client matters at all times
