What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Civil Litigation - In person position at The Freelance Firm?
This position is an in-office/hybrid, full-time career position. The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of Civil Litigation; and State & Federal litigation, construction and commercial is a plus. Candidates must have experience with civil litigation and State & Federal Litigation Law and Procedures, should be accomplished in drafting and client interaction as outlined further below.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
The perfect candidates are proactive, detailed-oriented, responsive team players with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all details and timeliness of deadlines.
Must send a cover letter, resume and references to be considered.
Hours And Compensation
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
The perfect candidates are proactive, detailed-oriented, responsive team players with the ability to work well independently and maintain a high level of attention to all details and timeliness of deadlines.
Must send a cover letter, resume and references to be considered.
Hours And Compensation
- Hours: 40 hours per week / Full-time
- Compensation: Compensation is $125,000 plus per year, including a flexible, hybrid schedule and paid time off.
- Draft demand letters, opinion letters, construction demands, pleadings, discovery and motions, obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies.
- Conduct and defend depositions, represent the firm's clients in hearings and assist in trials.
- E-Filing.
- Calendaring deadlines, scheduling of hearings, depositions, etc.
- Meeting with new and current clients.
- Create and maintain electronic case files.
- Conduct legal research.
- Proactive communication with clients, attorneys, opposing counsels, judicial offices, etc.
- Bill time in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
- Be licensed and able to practice law in the State of Florida.
- The firm uses Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and LEDES billing
- Candidate must have their own Microsoft office and Adobe programs
- 3 years' experience in Civil and/or Commercial, Construction Litigation and Federal and State Litigation in the State of Florida.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and LEDES billing is a plus.
- Active participation in weekly meetings and readiness to tackle new challenges.
- Draft demand letters, opinion letters, construction demands, pleadings, discovery and motions, obtain documents and records from clients and state and local agencies.
- Conduct and defend depositions, represent the firm's clients in hearings and assist in trials.
- E-Filing.
- Calendaring deadlines, scheduling of hearings, depositions, etc.
- Meeting with new and current clients.
- Create and maintain electronic case files.
- Conduct legal research.
- Proactive communication with clients, attorneys, opposing counsels, judicial offices, etc.
- Bill time in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
- Be licensed and able to practice law in the State of Florida.
- Compensation is $125,000 plus per year-based on experience
- Flexible, hybrid schedule
- Paid time off
Salary : $125,000