Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Matching Contribution

Short Term Disability (company)

Life & AD&D Insurance (company)

TeleDoc (company)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Premium

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Brandon, FL seeks an Associate Attorney with strong probate and trust litigation experience to join our litigation team. You will work closely with senior attorneys from intake through resolution, including motions, hearings, and trials.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, is admitted to the Florida Bar, and has 1–3 years of litigation experience. Excellent research, writing, and client-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience required.
• Probate/Estate experience preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client service.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with the team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate, trust, and estate litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Advise clients on legal rights and strategies while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage case files and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, and fellow attorneys to ensure client needs are met.
• Manage the quality and output of paralegals assigned to your team.
• Participate in firm-building initiatives, trainings, and team meetings.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Advocacy Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Client Service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar Admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney in Brandon, FL. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience and a passion for client advocacy, particularly in probate and trust disputes. They will work closely with senior attorneys to manage cases from intake through resolution, including motion practice, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Duties

• Represent clients in probate, trust, and estate litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Advise clients on legal rights and strategies while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage case files and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, and fellow attorneys to ensure client needs are met.
• Manage the quality and output of paralegals assigned to your team.
• Participate in firm-building initiatives, trainings, and team meetings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience required.
• Probate/Estate experience preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client service.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with the team.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client service.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with the team.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Matching Contribution.
• Short Term Disability (company provided).
• Life & AD&D Insurance (company provided).
• TeleDoc (company provided).
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Premium Stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).