Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Sarasota, FL

Law Firm

Sarasota, FL

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Sarasota, FL

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Associate Attorney

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Responsibilities:

- Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the law firm.
- Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality, and diversity within and outside the law firm.
- Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the law firm.
- Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
- Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
- Represents clients at legal, administrative, and other proceedings as assigned.
- Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
- Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
- Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.
- Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
- Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.
- Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Represents and promotes the law firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings as appropriate.
- Monitors routine case files to formulate the next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
- Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.
- Develops and maintains relationships with current clients.
- Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of cases, arrange legal settlements, and resolve routine issues, as assigned.
- Completes both required and applicable optional learning classes and opportunities.
- Completes all required training applicable to the assigned position.
- Additional duties as requested or required.

Education and Experience Information:

- Juris Doctor Degree (.) and 1-3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (.) and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area.
- Proficiency with electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis.
- Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems.
- Must hold a current, valid state license to practice law in Florida.
- Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney’s licensing state.

Salary Information:

- Expected Salary Range based upon experience: $86,569-$112,424 with a $2,000 retention bonus during the first year of employment.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 9 company-paid holidays.
- Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life and Disability Insurance.
- Promotional opportunities from within the law firm.
- Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions.
- Employee perks available from Verizon, car dealerships, local movie theaters, theme parks, etc.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.