Associate Attorney in Central Florida - Best Firm Ever!

Zoecklein Law P.A.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premium reimbursement up to $/5

Short Term Disability

Tele Doc access

401(k) with 3.5% match

Annual compensation reviews

PTO and Holidays

Bar dues reimbursement & CLE access

Job summary

Zoecklein Law PA in Central Florida seeks an Associate Attorney with strong probate and trust litigation experience to join our expanding team. You’ll handle cases from intake to resolution, including motions, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, collaborating with senior attorneys for client advocacy.

We offer a competitive salary range and a benefits package including health premium reimbursement, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, vacation, and bar dues/CLE support.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• 2+ years in guardianships and probate & estate litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client service.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with the team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate, trust, and estate litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Advise clients on legal rights and strategies while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage case files and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, and fellow attorneys to ensure client needs are met.
• Manage the quality and output of paralegals assigned to your team.
• Participate in firm-building initiatives, trainings, and team meetings.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Courtroom Advocacy

Case Management

Education

JD degree

Job description

Come work at the best firm in Central Florida! We are seeking a skilled and experienced Associate Attorney to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will live and work in beautiful Central Florida and will have strong litigation experience and a passion for client advocacy, particularly in probate and trust disputes. You will work closely with our senior attorneys to manage cases from intake through resolution, including motion practice, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Our salary range is $90,000 - $140,000 per year.

We offer great benefits:

• Monthly reimbursement program for Health/Dental/Vision premium up to $500/month
• Employer-covered Short Term Disability Plan
• Employer-covered Tele Doc access for everyone in your family or household
• 401(k) with 3.5% matching contribution
• Annual compensation reviews and performance evaluation
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement of your annual Florida Bar dues, and we provide free access to CLE's.

We offer a great culture:

• Firm culture that supports mentoring and professional growth
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Team environment
• Fishing trips and regular fun team events
• Community involvement, i.e., Feeding Tampa Bay and commitment to annual volunteering.

For more information on our firm, visit our website at https://www.zoeckleinlawpa.com/

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in probate, trust, and estate litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Advise clients on legal rights and strategies while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage case files and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, and fellow attorneys to ensure client needs are met.
• Manage the quality and output of paralegals assigned to your team.
• Participate in firm-building initiatives, trainings, and team meetings.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years experience in guardianships and probate & estate litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client service.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with the team.