Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a legal professional for a fully remote role based in Florida, primarily Jacksonville, involving managing litigation cases and resolving disputes. Key responsibilities include maintaining a diversified caseload, client communication, drafting legal documents, and legal research. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Florida, with at least one year of relevant law firm experience required. This 40-hour per week position has no billable hours, focusing on client advocacy and legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a diversified caseload of firm clients in Florida.
• Communicate with clients regarding their matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Conduct legal research on issues in contract law and consumer law.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This is a fully remote role. You must live near Jacksonville for court appearances and MUST BE admitted to practice law in Florida.

there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contracts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in FL
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in FL (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm