Associate Attorney needed for Coral Gables office

Job Overview: A law firm in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a highly skilled associate attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation, exceptional bilingual abilities in English and Spanish, and a strong legal research and writing foundation.

Job Duties:

• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Keep abreast of local, state, and federal law changes.
• Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses.
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions.
• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts.
• Advocate for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration.
• Draft and review complaints, interpret contracts, draft contracts, and engage in motion practice.
• Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, and coordinate hearings and communication with opposing counsel.
• Draft correspondence and communicate with Chambers and judicial assistants.
• Meet with clients and represent them in court proceedings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (e.g., J.D., LLM, JSD).
• Member of State and Local Bar Associations in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a senior associate in the legal field.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Previous trial experience and comfort in meeting with clients.
• Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing a heavy caseload.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong litigation experience, including drafting and reviewing complaints, interpreting contracts, and conducting legal research.
• Proficiency in motion practice, including drafting summary judgment motions, responses, and objections.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with appearing in court in person and via video conferencing platforms like Zoom.