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Litigation - General Attorney in Saint Petersburg, FL

Raymond James Financial, Inc. Feb 16,2018 Dec 25,2017 Location Saint Petersburg FL
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Counsel – Litigation The candidate under general direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to interpret, review and present on legal matters. Experience in regard to litigating securities matters in FINRA arbitrations and/or federal or state court preferred. Will assist senior litigator in regard to preparing answers to statements of claim or complaints, discovery and motion practice, settlement negotiations and mediations and assist senior litigator in conducting arbitration, final hearings and trials. In addition to the foregoing, may manage outside counsel in some litigation matters. Contact with internal clients, senior management and outside counsel. Plans, assigns, monitors and leads the work of others. Coaches and mentors others, including providing guidance and direction to a paralegal staff and developing a regular program of continuing education and career development opportunities. Interprets, applies and recommends changes to organizational policies and procedures. Reviews progress of assignments with management. Balances conflicting resource and priority demands. Assists others in developing, preparing and presenting legal theories and strategies. Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to management and senior management on litigation matters. Maintains currency in laws and regulations related to assigned functional areas. Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials and 2 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant practice area(s). or Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Should have knowledge of: Advanced concepts, principles and practices of laws and regulations related to assigned functional areas. Advanced investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry. Advanced principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations. Advanced financial markets and products. Must have skill in: Managing litigation matters. Developing, preparing and presenting legal theories and strategies. Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations to senior management on litigation matters. Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications. Should have ability to: Coach and mentor others. Interpret, apply and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures. Provide legal advice, counsel and recommendations to senior management on litigation matters. Balance conflicting resource and priority demands. Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed. Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments. Read, interpret, analyze and apply complex legal information. Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate. Prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment.

Additional info

ReF: 1704012

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