Senior Associate / Senior Counsel

Protouch Staffing; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing, on behalf of a boutique law firm in South Florida, seeks an experienced attorney with a minimum of 5 years of Florida litigation experience and substantial Probate and Trust litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be organized, able to work effectively under time constraints, and possess excellent verbal communication, legal research, and writing skills.

The role requires handling matters from inception through resolution, engaging in depositions, mediations, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Florida litigation experience.
• Substantial experience in Probate and Trust litigation.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and evidentiary hearings.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Handle Probate and Trust litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in various litigation proceedings.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations.
• Handle evidentiary hearings and other court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal research

Legal writing

Organization

Time management

Job description

About The Opportunity

A boutique law firm in South Florida is seeking an experienced attorney with a minimum of 5 years of Florida litigation experience and substantial experience handling Probate and Trust litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will be organized, able to work effectively under time constraints, and possess excellent verbal communication, legal research, and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle Probate and Trust litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in various litigation proceedings.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations.
• Handle evidentiary hearings and other court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Florida litigation experience.
• Substantial experience in Probate and Trust litigation.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and evidentiary hearings.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience.