Associate Attorney

Company: Dorta and Ortega, P.A.
Location: Miami
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join our commercial litigation team! As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for ensuring that all legal matters are handled in a professional and efficient manner. The Associate Attorney will also be responsible for:

• Managing full case load from inception to post-trial
• Attending hearings, depositions, mediation, and trials
• Preparing pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, and other court documents
• Conducting legal research
• Assisting in the review of legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Communicating with senior associates and partners to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Ensuring confidentiality
• Prioritizing workload based on deadlines
• Meeting billing requirementsAssociate Attorney Requirements and Qualification:
  • Accredited Law degree
  • Be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing
  • 0-3 years of experience in a law firm or legal practice
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
  • Strong client service orientation
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Exceptional decision-making abilities
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to speak Spanish is a plusSalary commensurate with experience.Benefits:
    • Health Insurance
    • 401K with matching program
    • Aflac
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Holiday pay
    • Workplace and Schedule Flexibility

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