Litigation Attorney Position Available In Alachua, Florida
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Job Description
Litigation Attorney Top Talent Professionals Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $70,000 – $100,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) 6% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Writing skills Research Mid-level Litigation Analysis skills Bar 2 years Estate planning Communication skills Wills, trusts, & estate law Full Job Description Our firm advises clients across the state of Florida in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and probate and trust litigation. Our Team works together to provide all-around estates and trusts services to clients while maintaining a positive, upbeat internal culture. We are looking for an Estate Litigation Attorney to join our Gainesville practice working in office. We enjoy a collaborative, hard-working, collegial atmosphere and work on a variety of engaging and interesting cases. Here are just a few things that set our firm’s culture apart from many others: If you don’t have estates and trusts experience but do have litigation experience, we’re willing to train you and welcome you to apply. No billable hours requirements Work only forty hours per week (with only rare exceptions) Have your suggestions for improving the firm and its operations welcomed and put into action by ownership Be treated with respect by ownership and in turn be expected to treat our staff with the same respect In addition to paid professional development training and membership dues, we provide three weeks of PTO, paid holidays, the option to participate in our 401(k) plan with 6% company match, a group long-term disability plan, a group life insurance plan, enrollment with Celebrate Primary Care, and bonus opportunities after 90 days. Overall compensation would be based on experience.
POSITION SUMMARY
In this role you will guide clients through estate and probate litigation matters by managing case lifecycles, from discovery through representing clients in hearings and trials both in person and via Zoom. We are looking for someone with the litigation background that will allow them to jump in and work our litigation cases as the primary attorney with light supervision. We anticipate that more complex cases could be handled jointly with our litigation partner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee a range of estate/trust litigation matters from inception to completion
- Advise clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, analyze probable outcomes, and develop strategies
- Draft and review pleadings, affidavits, petitions, complaints, motions, and correspondence in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration
- Conduct and defend depositions, Conduct discovery and propound discovery requests.
- Respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
- Appear on behalf of beneficiaries, trustees, and other parties at hearings, mediations, conferences, and other proceedings
- Update clients regarding progress on their matter and respond to questions promptly
QUALIFICATIONS
- JD and member in good standing with The Florida Bar is required
- Minimum of two years’ experience in litigation matters is required, including experience with preparing discovery, responding to discovery, writing motions and briefs, and trial practice.
- Fiduciary or estate litigation experience, probate experience, or estate planning experience strongly desired, but we will train you on everything you need to know if you lack this background
- Elder Law experience a plus Skills & Abilities
- Strong research skills and an ability to distill complex legal issues to provide effective legal advice; strong analytical ability and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication and emotional IQ skills; ability to effectively share and gather information, advocate solutions, influence internal and external audiences and evaluate case outcomes
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Florida bar (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Gainesville, FL 32607 (Required)
Work Location:
In person