Litigation Associate

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A law firm in Florida is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate for its Destin or Santa Rosa Beach office. The ideal candidate will have a current license to practice law in Florida and 2-3 years of experience in civil litigation. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing client interactions. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasizes a strong commitment to ethical standards and client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice law, in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Requires 2-3 years of specific, verifiable civil litigation experience.
• Excellent research and communication skills are essential.
• Prior transactional experience in estate, business law, commercial transactions and/or community association matters.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and drafts litigation documents.
• Attends client appointments and manages multiple projects.
• Adheres to standards of excellence in file management and compliance.
• Understand client expectations and assist in meeting department goals.
• Participate in special projects and committees as assigned.
• Record time and expenses accurately; manage closed cases and reports.
• Use technology and automation in the practice of law.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Maintain the Firm's integrity and comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Legal research

Excellent interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Current license to practice law in Florida

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in civil litigation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

File management software

Adobe

Job description

Litigation Associate - Santa Rosa Beach or Destin, FL

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Litigation

Salary: Dependent on experience, plus performance bonus and benefit package

Status: Full-time, FLSA Exempt

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC is looking for an experienced litigation attorney in our Destin or Santa Rosa Beach office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong academic credentials and a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in civil litigation including municipal, education and insurance defense. Our Firm offers competitive compensation, annual bonus plans, great benefits, and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of matters.

Essential Functions

• Conducts legal research
• Independently drafts litigation documents
• Attends client appointments independently
• Learns and understands client expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals
• Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
• Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties
• Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law
• Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
• Travels as required to meet business needs
• Maintains the integrity of the Firm and products offered by complying with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal professional office setting. Evening and/or weekend work. In State travel will be required.

Typical Physical Needs

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. May need to climb stairs and lift up to 30 lbs.

EEO Statement

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, and we look to fill every position with the best qualified person regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or national origin. With our offices in Alabama and Florida, we recruit from all over the Southeast to find the right fit for every position.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not supposed to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Current license to practice law, in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Minimum 2-3 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable experience
• Must be able to participate in all aspects of the firm's professional activities, including client intake, trial preparation, etc.
• Prior transactional experience in estate, business law, commercial transactions and/or community association matters.
• Must record case time and expenses contemporaneously
• Must be punctual and able to abide by agreed-to office hours
• Must have heightened attention to detail and understanding and meeting deadlines, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness
• Must have great research skills
• Must have the technical knowhow of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc., and Adobe, and file management software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation, both in person and virtually
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High ethical standards observing confidentiality of client matters at all times