Overview
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Tampa, FL at Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Property Law Associate Attorney with zero to four plus years of experience to join our real estate, litigation-focused firm in Chesterfield, Missouri. Our practice primarily involves civil litigation centered around property law concepts including real estate contracts, fee title, easements, adverse possession, liens and lien priorities, to name a few. We also handle some transactional real estate matters and general business litigation for our clients.
This position will require someone who is comfortable with multi-tasking and can autonomously handle a large volume of files along with meeting strict deadlines. Successful candidates should be teachable and have excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the law and practice in an area that needs attorneys. If you bring us your hustle and initiative, we will mentor you with our knowledge and experience!
Responsibilities:
Gathering evidence in support of client strategy
Taking depositions of the claimant, witnesses, experts and other parties
Attend court as required
Conducting discovery
Performing legal research
Remaining current with developments in the law
Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents
Skills and Specifications:
0-4+ years of experience working in real estate litigation
Prior experience in property or lending law preferred, but not required
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and track volume caseload with multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Be able to work efficiently with corporate professionals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education and Qualifications:
Must be licensed and able to practice law in Missouri
A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
About Us:
Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Pet Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Title: Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace
Location: Tampa, FL