Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Speaking opportunities

Benefits package

Bar expenses paid by Firm

HSA/FSA plans

401K plan

Life insurance up to 150K

Long-term disability coverage

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in Orlando, FL with at least 3 years of experience in Medical Malpractice/Healthcare matters. The role emphasizes client communication, confidentiality, and teamwork within a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm.

Base pay details will reflect experience, equity, and qualifications in compliance with law. The firm operates in a regulated healthcare space, offering opportunities to handle complex issues with trial skills and healthcare

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• In good standing and able to practice law in Florida
• Strong critical thinking and academic background
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals
• Proactive, detail oriented, and organized
• Excellent communicator and negotiator
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with medical malpractice/healthcare matters is preferred

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 and potential outcomes to clients
• Build relationships with clients
• Negotiate, research, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communicator

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

iManage

OneDrive

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Medical Malpractice/Healthcare matters to join our 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.

Today's healthcare industry operates in one of the most regulated, complex, and rapidly changing business sectors. Our attorneys have the trial skills, healthcare industry experience, and substantive knowledge needed to handle the array of complex legal issues confronting institutional providers and healthcare professionals.

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

What we offer

• 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, firmwide socials and events
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook