Our client is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states. They are looking for an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Medical Malpractice/Healthcare matters to join their growing Orlando, Florida office.
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ experience. The individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented.
Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
- Prepare and respond to discovery.
- Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings.
- Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
- Build relationships with clients.
- Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Florida.
- Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
- Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
- Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
- Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
- Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
- Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Detail oriented, organized and effective.
- Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.
Benefits
Competitive compensation Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm Speaking and writing opportunities Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and Bar expenses paid by Firm HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents 401K Plan Company provided life insurance up to 150K $150k. Company paid long-term disability coverage Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives Regular, firm wide socials and events Employee Assistance Program