Associate Attorney

Callahan & Fusco, LLC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Callahan & Fusco, LLC., a growing regional law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. The practice focuses on trucking and transportation, and general insurance defense litigation.

This full-time, hybrid position offers competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a 401k package, with 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense and trucking/transportation litigation experience in Florida.
• Experience representing clients in court and drafting pleadings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on legal strategy
• Negotiate settlements for disputes
• Comply with legal standards and regulations
• Conduct initial investigations

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client rapport

Team player

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Explore dynamic opportunities with Callahan & Fusco, LLC., a rapidly growing regional law firm leading the legal landscape. We specialize in diverse practice areas, including trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, product liability, construction/construction defect, and premises liability, serving high-profile clients in nationally recognized cases. As an Associate Attorney, bring 2 to 5 years of experience to our team, focusing on trucking transportation and general insurance defense. This full-time position, based in our Fort Lauderdale, FL office, offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k package.

This a hybrid opportunity - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Founded in 2001, our roots trace back to a small husband wife partnership that has evolved into a mid-sized regional powerhouse with offices along the East Coast. Join us in maintaining large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility, fostering long-term client relationships. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud of our diverse and dynamic workplace.

Requirements

• Insurance Defense Litigation: 2+ years
• Trucking and Transportation Litigation: 2+ years
• Florida Litigation: 2+ years

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on legal strategy
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Conduct initial investigations

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are a dedicated legal professional seeking opportunities for individualized cases, a supportive environment, and comprehensive growth prospects, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume, references, and salary requirement for consideration.