Associate Attorney needed for Orlando office

A law firm is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Attorney to join its dynamic legal team in Orlando. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in handling and managing a caseload of automotive liability cases, working independently and collaboratively with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Job Details:

• Independently handle a caseload of automotive liability matters, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, motions, and trials.
• Conduct legal research to develop case strategies and assess liability issues.
• Evaluate potential cases for merit and provide recommendations to senior attorneys.
• Interact with clients, insurance companies, and opposing counsel.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates on case progress and explain legal strategies.
• Advocate for clients' interests in settlement negotiations and at trial.
• Stay current with changes in automotive liability laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Analyze complex legal issues, draft legal memoranda, and provide informed counsel to clients and senior attorneys.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
• Attend and argue motions before judges as necessary.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure efficient case management.
• Assist in mentoring and supervising junior associates or legal staff, if applicable.
• Maintain accurate time records for billable hours and expenses.
• Prepare and submit client invoices in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active State Bar membership.
• Strong understanding of automotive liability laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven litigation experience, including trial and deposition experience.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legal software and case management tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Expertise in automotive liability law.

Experience:

1-3 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on automotive liability cases.

This full-service business law firm has offices in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Louisville, Lexington, West Palm Beach, Chicago, Pensacola, Phoenix, Panama City, U.S. Virgin Islands, Orange County, Las Vegas, San Juan and Los Angeles. The firm has expertise in the areas of corporate structure, intellectual property, immigration, international law,real estate transactions,title insurance defense,bankruptcy,asset protection,land use,probate litigation,estate planning,commercial litigation,real estate litigation, andmergers and acquisitions.