Associate Attorney

Eraclides Gelman; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching employer

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Bonus earned monthly

Job summary

Eraclides Gelman LLP, the Southeast's largest workers' compensation defense firm, seeks an attorney for our Plantation, FL office. We mentor associates who are bright, hardworking and communicate well, with a path to partnership.

This is a full-time, in-person role with competitive six-figure compensation based on experience, strong growth opportunities, and benefits like 401(k) matching, health and dental insurance, HSA, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar in good standing.
• 0–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discovery, motions, and court filings in workers' compensation defense.
• Work closely with partners and senior associates on case strategy.
• Develop your own caseload and client development skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

The largest Workers' Compensation Defense firm in the Southeast seeks a talented attorney for our Plantation, FL office.

We are looking to mentor associates who are bright, hard-working, have strong communication skills, and want to work in an active and engaging practice. We strongly believe in training and promoting from within, and we have a Director of Associate Advancement to help you progress in your career with us. The average is 5 years for an associate to earn Partnership.

We offer very competitive compensation packages ranging into 6-figures based on experience and excellent growth opportunities. Many other work-life balance perks including credit for billable hours to make sure you take vacations, 401k matching, paid gym membership, etc. With 11 offices, we offer the benefits of Big Law but with the culture of a small firm that feels like family.

You will work closely with partners and senior associates who will provide active mentoring and client contact. Partners will devote time and energy to training and mentoring as well as providing you with exposure and counseling on the client development process. In exchange, they seek an eager associate who wants to learn how to master the litigation process and who will anticipate the needs of a case to make it his/her own and the ability to grow his/her own caseload.

To qualify for this position, you must have graduated from an accredited law school and be an active member of the Bar. 0 - 5 years of experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus earned monthly

License/Certification

• Bar (Required)

Industry

• Law Practice

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

We run background checks on all prospective employees.