Associate Attorney needed for Saint Augustine office

Job Title: Associate Attorney
Job Location: Saint Augustine, FL

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of legal experience, including trial exposure, and a passion for delivering high-quality legal services. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and a balanced work-life environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal consultation to clients, opposing counsel, and the judiciary
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Argue motions and take depositions of both lay and expert witnesses
• Perform legal research and draft documents with precision
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare cases and develop legal strategies

Requirements:

• Membership in the Florida Bar is required
• 3-5 years of legal experience, including trial experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for client and court interactions

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Florida Bar License (Required)

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and research capabilities
• Familiarity with legal management software and case management tools
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively argue cases in court

Job Location:
Saint Augustine, FL

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work-life balance
• Collaborative team environment

This law firm is located in St. Augustine, Florida and offers its services in construction law, business law, and trial practice. This firm strives to actively manage disputes and claims in a timely, cost-effective manner. This firm has unique experience, which allows them to quickly arbitrate, mediate, or litigate construction-based resolution or dispute. This firm's attorneys are highly qualified and are dedicated to providing clients with tailored solutions to their legal needs. This firm practices mainly in one area and are extremely experienced and skilled in that area. This firm works with a wide-range of construction-related disputes.