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1-3years

Job Location drjobs

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

125000 - 125000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This position is an inoffice/hybrid fulltime career position. The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of Civil Litigation; and State & Federal litigation construction and commercial is a plus. Candidates must have experience with civil litigation and State & Federal Litigation Law and Procedures should be accomplished in drafting and client interaction as outlined further below.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

The perfect candidates are proactive detailedoriented responsive team players with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all details and timeliness of deadlines.

Must send a cover letter resume and references to be considered.

Hours and Compensation

Hours: 40 hours per week / Fulltime
Compensation: Compensation is $125000 plus per year including a flexible hybrid schedule and paid time off.

Responsibilities

Draft demand letters opinion letters construction demands pleadings discovery and motions obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies.
Conduct and defend depositions represent the firms clients in hearings and assist in trials.
EFiling.
Calendaring deadlines scheduling of hearings depositions etc.
Meeting with new and current clients.
Create and maintain electronic case files.
Conduct legal research.
Proactive communication with clients attorneys opposing counsels judicial offices etc.
Bill time in an effective efficient and timely manner.
Be licensed and able to practice law in the State of Florida.

Software

The firm uses Microsoft Office Google Workspace and LEDES billing
Candidate must have their own Microsoft office and Adobe programs

Qualifications

3 years experience in Civil and/or Commercial Construction Litigation and Federal and State Litigation in the State of Florida.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Experience with efiling in state and federal courts; familiarity with Microsoft Office Google Workspace and LEDES billing is a plus.
Active participation in weekly meetings and readiness to tackle new challenges.


Requirements

Draft demand letters opinion letters construction demands pleadings discovery and motions obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies.
Conduct and defend depositions represent the firms clients in hearings and assist in trials.
EFiling.
Calendaring deadlines scheduling of hearings depositions etc.
Meeting with new and current clients.
Create and maintain electronic case files.
Conduct legal research.
Proactive communication with clients attorneys opposing counsels judicial offices etc.
Bill time in an effective efficient and timely manner.
Be licensed and able to practice law in the State of Florida.



Benefits

Compensation is $125000 plus per yearbased on experience
Flexible hybrid schedule
Paid time off


- Draft demand letters, opinion letters, construction demands, pleadings, discovery and motions, obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies. - Conduct and defend depositions, represent the firm's clients in hearings and assist in trials. - E-Filing. - Calendaring deadlines, scheduling of hearings, depositions, etc. - Meeting with new and current clients. - Create and maintain electronic case files. - Conduct legal research. - Proactive communication with clients, attorneys, opposing counsels, judicial offices, etc. - Bill time in an effective, efficient and timely manner. - Be licensed and able to practice law in the State of Florida.

Education

Florida Bar in good standing.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

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