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Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience

Attorney

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking an Associate Attorney to represent clients in collection and impound cases. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for preparing legal documents, attending hearings and trials, conducting settlement negotiations, and providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, be a member in good standing of the Florida bar for a minimum of 3 years, and have 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, including deposition and hearing experience.

Job Duties:

• Represent clients in collection and impound cases.
• Prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, and pleadings.
• Draft correspondence to opposing counsel.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and Court personnel.
• Conduct settlement negotiations to resolve cases efficiently.
• Provide exceptional client service throughout the legal process.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• Member in good standing of the Florida bar for a minimum of 3 years.
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in taking depositions and attending hearings.
• Familiarity with trial procedures, including small claims.
• Effective communication skills (client interactions, email, phone).
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Member in good standing of the Florida bar.

Skills:

• Legal document preparation.
• Courtroom representation and advocacy.
• Deposition and hearing experience.
• Settlement negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional client service.

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