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Associate Attorney – General Practice (Transactional, Real Estate & Litigation) Jobs in Hollywood, FL at MESPA
Full Time Litigation Attorney—Downtown Fort Lauderdale—Salary – Competitive
Currently seeking a senior associate to join a new, fast growing firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. The firm focuses primarily on small business law, civil/commercial litigation, real estate and estate planning. The perfect fit is someone who wants to litigate and work on transactional matters. Candidates with a book of business a plus!!
The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and should be comfortable appearing in FL state court. Applicant must be self-motivated and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Attorney works alongside and under the guidance of the Lead Attorney. The Senior Associate Attorney maintains an entrepreneurial demeanor, is results oriented, innovative, detail oriented, flexible and adaptable to change.
Experience should include drafting demand letters, civil pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, asset purchase agreements, licensing agreements, international contracts, maritime contracts, commercial leases, wills, trusts and succession plans. Ideal candidate with have experience with depositions, court hearings, West Law, Wealth Counsel, Clio and Dropbox. Applicant must have a strong attention to detail and work effectively in a team environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow with the firm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Lead attorney on litigation matters
Prepare and analyze documents from clients, parties, and non-parties
General case management, including preparing case summaries and research reports for clients
Research and e-filing
Court appearances and monitor deadlines, delegate tasks, manage and train junior attorneys
Make outgoing calls to clients, courts, opposing counsel and city officials
Review and proofread contracts and agreements, pleadings, complaints
Qualifications:
3-5 years of law firm experience in litigation
3-5 years of business transactional experience
Experience handling pre-litigation issues and judgment collection
Familiarity with filing court documents in federal court and via the e-portal
Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Motivated, Independent and detail-oriented
Innovator and entrepreneur attitude
Bilingual a plus
Please respond with (1) Cover Letter and (2) Resume to apply! Please include salary expectations in your cover letter.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Associate Attorney – General Practice (Transactional, Real Estate & Litigation)
Company: MESPA
Location: Hollywood, FL
