Overview
Associate Attorney for Busy Boutique Law Firm Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL at Byrnes Gulliaume Attorney at Law, PLLC
Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join our busy and growing law firm. Great working environment!
You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, and document filing. This position is ideal for recent law school graduates who have taken or passed the Florida Bar and/ or new Attorneys who are interested in gaining experience in Personal Injury. Base salary, annual bonus and additional benefits.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions and file them with the court
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Draft/file complaints
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Attend court hearings/ depositions/ mediations/ and all other related litigation matters
- Help with jury instructions and witnesses’ preparation
- Provide assistance with case settlements
- Enrolling clients
- Demand letter preparation
- Prepare reports for weekly staff meeting
Requirements
- Bi-lingual speaking preferred but not required (Haitian Creole and English)
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Must posses Florida Bar License
- Microsoft Office proficient
Additional Compensation:
- Commission
- Annual Holiday Bonus
- Florida Bar Membership Fee
- Malpractice Insurance Fee
- Health Insurance
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
- Health Insurance after 90 day probation
- Room for growth
- Hands on training from experienced Trial attorney
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33417: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Associate Attorney for Busy Boutique Law Firm
Company: Byrnes Gulliaume Attorney at Law, PLLC
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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