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Associate Attorney

Rudolph & Associates Llc, West Palm Beach, FL, United States


Job Description
Associate Attorney

Rudolph & Associates

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-Time position

Our law firm provides valued expertise in the complex areas of family law, and we are looking for hard working talent to represent our clients. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners as well as administrative staff. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today's technology and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!

Job Responsibilities

Conduct legal research, review documents, provide legal opinions, and prepare memoranda

Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action

Prepare, review, and revise agreements, covenants, amendments, resolutions and other legal documents

Monitor and report on matters affecting clients

Draft letters and legal pleadings, motions, briefs

Work closely and collaborate with firm attorneys and clients in team problem solving, litigation strategy, project management and trial work

Participate in the full range of tasks involved in litigation, including factual investigation, case management, legal research and analysis, discovery, briefing, and oral advocacy

Willing to learn and adapt to new practices and procedures as the firm continues to grow

Assist with general requests

Qualifications

Candidates must have Florida Bar license in good standing

Work independently

Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision

Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw)

Graduation from law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and experience in representing clients for at least 2 years

Two years of experience representing clients in a law firm with billable hours

You must be hungry to do a great job, personable, and willing to take direct feedback intended to make you a better lawyer and teammate. You must enjoy working on a team

Solid work ethic, driven to reach and exceed goals

Self-motivated and hardworking toward personal and professional growth

Strong negotiation skills to maximize settlements

Organized and meticulous with the work product

Positively lead support staff toward a common goal

Proficiency with case management technology, Word, Excel, and Outlook

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