Associate Attorney needed for Delray Beach office

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A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Delray Beach, FL office. Here's the job description:

Job Overview:

The Associate Attorney will primarily handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters, managing cases from demand through judgment. They will attend court hearings, prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment, and ensure that case management meets goals and client expectations.

Duties:

• Handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters from demand through judgment.
• Attend court hearings (both telephonic and in person).
• Prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Manage assigned caseload in a manner that meets goals and client expectations.
• Handle escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California; multi-jurisdiction admission in the states of AZ, CA, NV, and FL preferred.
• Experience with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in software tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to work at a fast pace.
• Good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California; multi-jurisdiction admission in the states of AZ, CA, NV, and FL preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent research skills, including use of legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficient in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Conscientious concerning work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented while working at a fast pace.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers benefits such as Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position), Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees, Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors, Employee Assistance Plan offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing, Wellness programs and employee discounts, Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth, and more.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306