Attorney

Associate Attorney
 
Panama City, Florida
 
Competitive Salary, Dependent on Experience + Bonuses
 
A prestigious law firm is looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team! The Associate Attorney will focus mainly on personal injury law. The Associate Attorney will be a motivated, highly focused, self-starter with the ability to work on their cases with little supervision.
 
The Associate Attorney will be responsible for:
 

• Providing legal support and guidance to clients from initial meeting through closing
• Advising clients on the best behavior while charges are pending, including confiding in family and friends and social media use
• Meeting with clients at the remand or office to critically discuss the case and strategize on how best to defend
• Finding ethical solutions to legal matters
• Communicating with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice
• Strategizing on how to resolve the clients’ cases in a favorable and cost-effective manner
• Enlightening clients about legal options and making them know the possible outcomes or threats
• Developing ideal arguments and representing clients in legal proceedings
• Staying informed about any current legislation
• Building trustworthy relationships with clients
• Preparing legal documents such as dispositions, pleadings, and contracts in a timely and accurate manner
• Assisting clients with the execution of agreements such as plea bargains with the regional attorney’s office
• Collecting retainers from clients and executing contracts
• Other duties as needed

 

The Associate Attorney will excel with:

• 5+ years of experience
• Florida License required, Alabama Bar license also preferred, or willing to acquire Alabama Bar License after being hired
• Trial experience is a huge plus
• Experience with Pre-Lit and Litigation plaintiff-based personal injury experience.
• Experience working in a law office
• Must possess excellent presentation and legal writing skills
• Ability to put in the necessary hours required to complete the assigned cases in a timely manner.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete work with little supervision or direction
• Must be able to adapt to the protocols and systems put in place by the company
• Ability to effectively manage a large volume of work
• Passion for helping clients

The Associate Attorney will be rewarded with:

• Competitive Salary , Dependent on Experience and resolved cases
• Great bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits available
  • Medical-Company pays up to $459 per month
  • Dental
• Paid time off
• 401k with company matching up to 4%
• Opportunity for career growth!
• Working in a great team environment
• Making a real difference in the community

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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