Senior Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Year-end bonus opportunity

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 16 years of commercial litigation experience to represent corporate and high-net-worth clients in complex disputes.

The role covers business transaction matters, practical legal counsel, and collaboration with clients and colleagues to devise effective strategies while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 16 years of litigation experience.
• Interest or experience in commercial/business litigation and business transactions.
• Prior experience serving as a trial court law clerk is preferred but not required.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and opposing counsel.
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to career development.
• Team-oriented, motivated, and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings and before government agencies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Advise clients on business transactions and legal matters.
• Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving legal disputes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards, regulations, and ethical obligations.
• Perform administrative and case management responsibilities related to legal practice.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop effective legal strategies.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client counseling

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in West Palm Beach, FL, with 16 years of commercial litigation experience. The role involves representing corporate and high-net-worth clients in commercial litigation and business transaction matters. The ideal candidate will have an interest in business litigation, transactional work, and providing practical legal counsel in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Represent clients in court proceedings and before government agencies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Advise clients on business transactions and legal matters.
• Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving legal disputes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards, regulations, and ethical obligations.
• Perform administrative and case management responsibilities related to legal practice.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop effective legal strategies.

Requirements

• 16 years of litigation experience.
• Interest or experience in commercial/business litigation and business transactions.
• Prior experience serving as a trial court law clerk is preferred but not required.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and opposing counsel.
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to career development.
• Team-oriented, motivated, and dependable work ethic.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted, or eligible for admission, to practice law in FL.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective negotiation and client counseling skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Year-end bonus opportunity