Associate Attorney

GOLDLAW - Personal Injury Lawyers

West Palm Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary based on experience
Mentorship and career development
Medical, Dental and Vision
401K with company matching
3 weeks paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent personal injury law firm in West Palm Beach is seeking a motivated Legal Associate to manage medical malpractice cases and support attorneys through litigation processes. The ideal candidate should have a J.D. degree, be detail-oriented, and have experience in medical malpractice law. This role offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of medical malpractice plaintiff or defense experience.
  • Strong credentials preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and handle medical malpractice cases.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and trial documents.
  • Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Detail-oriented
Strong communication skills
Aggressiveness
Medical terminology knowledge
Collaborative skills

Education

J.D. (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in Florida

Tools

Legal software (FileVine)

Job description

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At GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm, we believe the happiness, health, and engagement of our employees directly contribute towards the customer service of our clients. GOLDLAW is a leading personal injury firm. We provide exceptional legal services and achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Our commitment is to prioritize our employees while we work diligently, to grow the organization, and to enjoy life, given our benefit plans and competitive compensation. We are currently seeking skilled and motivated professionals to join our Team.

Overview

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, driven, aggressive, and detail-oriented Legal Associate with a strong passion for Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, and personal injury law. The ideal candidate will support our attorneys in managing a caseload from intake through trial or settlement, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. They must be detail-oriented associates with a background in Florida medical malpractice law who can independently handle all phases of complex medical malpractice litigation while working closely with senior attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and handle medical malpractice cases in state and federal court, from notice of intent through trial and appeal.
  • Analyze medical records with collaborating medical experts to develop case strategies.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and trial/settlement documents.
  • Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
  • Communicate with clients to provide updates, gather information, and offer legal support.
  • Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
  • Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Consult with healthcare clients to provide status updates, legal advice, and case strategy insights.
  • Collaborate with medical providers, investigators, experts, and the team to develop effective case theories and trial protocols.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary based on experience.
  • Mentorship, career development, and firm-sponsored training opportunities
  • Medical, Dental and Vision.
  • Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Disability.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401K with company matching.
  • 3 weeks paid time off (PTO).
  • 10 paid holidays.
Requirements
Education
  • J.D. (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Motivated, aggressive candidate
  • Does not need to have plaintiff experience, but must have medical malpractice experience.
  • A top graduate with strong credentials will be considered.
  • Admission to practice in Florida
  • 2-5 years of medical malpractice plaintiff or defense experience
  • Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and work effectively under deadlines.
  • Legal software and case management systems (e.g., FileVine) are a plus, but not mandatory.
Key Preferred Skills
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Sports competitor
  • Experience with settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution methods.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
  • Previous judicial clerkship or trial experience
  • Demonstrate experience in collaborating with a medical expert witness.
Core Competencies
  • You will not have to market cases, although you are certainly welcome to do so. If you bring in referrals individually or through a referral attorney, you will receive a written, guaranteed fee percentage, as per your Employment Agreement with GOLDLAW.
  • We guarantee a six-figure salary with a contractually binding percentage of the settlements or verdicts you obtain, which is also in your Employment Agreement.
  • We have a highly structured office with carefully thought-out policies and procedures that help move cases efficiently, as well as a strong mentoring structure for young lawyers in both marketing, legal, and trial skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office setting as well as working out in the field with the public at events. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Manual dexterity, physical mobility, and some physical strength/stamina.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to successfully complete most office tasks that require any physicality, which is limited in this position.

GOLDLAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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