Associate Attorney

Eraclides Gelman; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; 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 in Tallahassee seeks a talented attorney for its in-person Tallahassee office. The hire will work closely with partners and senior associates in an active defense practice, with strong mentoring and a clear path to partnership based on performance.

You'll help master the litigation process, manage cases, and build client relationships. Bar admission or pending results, and 0–5 years' experience are preferred. Full-time role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school and admitted to the Bar or pending Bar results.
• 0–5 years of relevant practice experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and client relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support partners and senior associates on active litigation matters.
• Develop and manage a personal caseload with mentoring from senior attorneys.
• Engage in client contact and legal strategy development with guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Case management

Mentoring willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research

Job description

The largest Workers' Compensation Defense firm in the Southeast seeks a talented attorney for our Tallahassee 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 or have recently taken the Bar Exam. 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

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

We run background checks on all prospective employees.

Salary: $85000 - $130000 per year