Associate Attorney needed for Coral Gables office

A law firm in Coral Gables, FL is seeking an Associate Attorney to assist in various legal matters involving fund administrators and trustees. The candidate will be involved in drafting ordinances and opinion letters, reviewing service provider contracts, and traveling to and attending pension trustee meetings. The Associate Attorney will play a crucial role in advising fund administrators and trustees, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The position requires a working knowledge of public meetings, public records, and administrative procedure laws. Familiarity with public employee pension and labor laws is considered helpful.

Duties:

• Advise fund administrators and trustees on legal matters related to pension funds.
• Draft ordinances, opinion letters, and other legal documents.
• Review service provider contracts for compliance and legal soundness.
• Attend and participate in pension trustee meetings, including travel as required.
• Ensure adherence to public meetings, public records, and administrative procedure laws.
• Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting pension funds.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Florida.
• Previous experience in advising on pension fund matters.
• Working knowledge of public meetings, public records, and administrative procedure laws.
• Familiarity with public employee pension and labor laws (helpful).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Contract review and compliance.
• Knowledge of pension fund laws and regulations.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Travel availability for pension trustee meetings.

The law firm offers legal representation to working people and protects their rights and interests. Its practice areas include pensions and employee benefits, labor law, individual worker rights, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation, wage and overtime claims, and labor and employment law for workers. Its team of attorneys has years of legal experience in these areas. Its office is located in Coral Gables, Florida.