Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel, manage a caseload of personal injury cases, and represent clients in court.

Duties:

• Work closely with clients to understand the extent of their injuries
• Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel
• Represent clients in court
• Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip and falls, premises liability claims, and wrongful death cases
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Draft motions and motion responses
• Conduct legal research
• Work with experts from various disciplines
• Assist with report drafting and deposition preparation

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience pre-suit and litigating personal injury on the plaintiff side (a plus)
• Experience drafting and responding to motions (a plus)
• Licensed and in good standing with the Florida State Bar
• Substantial knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Strong writing and legal research skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Florida State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases

Benefits:

• Bar Dues and Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) provided by the law firm
• Comprehensive benefits paid 100% by the employer, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Referral program
• Paid time off and paid holidays

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