Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The successful candidate will collaborate with partners and clients on a diverse caseload, with opportunities to focus on either transactional matters or litigation, depending on their background and interests.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and business agreements.
• Handle corporate formation, governance, and general business matters.
• Manage real estate transactions and related agreements.
• Work on sports, entertainment, and talent-related agreements.
• Advise clients on business transactions and risk management.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and client-facing work product.
• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive correspondence.
• Develop litigation strategy and conduct legal research.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Manage deadlines and maintain responsibility for assigned matters.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Experience or interest in transactional law and/or civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments and deadlines.
• Sound judgment and high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to client service.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
• Prior experience in one or more of the firm's practice areas preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306