Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Lakeland office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in estate planning, business law, and/or probate. The candidate can expect to begin meeting with clients shortly after hire and be entrusted with high-level planning assignments. Organize and proactively manage case files with particular attention to deadlines. Identify and assess issues, evaluate risk, conduct factual and legal research, and provide legally sound recommendations to clients and staff. Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations. Effectively communicate complex materials in an easily understood manner. Draft and review legal pleadings, documents, and letters. Work with support staff, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the jurisdiction's requirements. File documents with the corresponding Clerk of Court and maintain current knowledge of their respective filing requirements. Correspond with clients, counsel, court, and related parties. Review IOTA account bank statements. Ensure all clients' billing and reimbursable expenses are recorded within 24 hours of the billable activity. Track billing progress in relation to client engagement and determine appropriate deposit requests. Adhere to internal protocols for safe handling of documents, client file management, database maintenance, and communication procedures. Participate in networking and marketing initiatives to create and maintain client relationships. Assist with administrative/non-billable needs, including staff training and business development. Florida Bar admission is required. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

Legal