Attorney at Law

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401K Plan

Company paid life insurance

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law is looking for an Associate Attorney in Town of Florida. This position requires at least 2-4 years of experience in handling healthcare matters. You will be responsible for client communication, case strategy, and various legal tasks.

Strong critical thinking, excellent communication, and detail orientation are crucial. The firm offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in handling healthcare matters.
• Professional and able to communicate well with staff.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours.

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 strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Team-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school

Able to practice law in Florida

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling healthcare matters to join our growing Orlando office. The ideal candidate has at least 2-4 years’ experience. This 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. FMG 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 bring 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 vision.
• 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.
• 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.

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