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Title : Associate Litigation Attorney For Construction And Real Estate Law Firm

Location : Florida - St. Petersburg
Refer to Job # JLNI761833

Associate Litigation Attorney - Construction and Real Estate Law Duties: Serve law clients by supporting partner and staff members; planning and developing cases; researching case law; attending hearings; attending depositions; preparing and managing cases; assisting clients; preparing and litigating for trial. Plan case development by studying client information; conferring with partner and staff. Research law by determining research approaches; studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning. Familiarity with LexisNexis is a requirement. Develop case strategy by predicting how law applies to client's situation; identifying and evaluating legal options; preparing briefs and memoranda, including legal issues raised by the client's situation, legal rules governing the situation, and how the rules apply to the situation; providing explanations of legal strategies and potential actions; obtaining approval for a course of action. Prepare cases by gathering evidence; attending depositions, court hearings, conference calls, and client meetings; reviewing investigative findings; consulting with experts; engaging expert witnesses; preparing and interviewing witnesses; completing discovery process; developing arguments and testimony; completing filings, motions, and submissions; supervising paralegals. Manage cases by monitoring schedules; expediting requirements; obtaining and forwarding information. Support partner at trials and hearings by organizing evidence and exhibits; taking notes; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses arrive as scheduled. Help clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients to answer discovery; keeping clients informed of case status. Obtain and retains clients by following-up on referrals. Maintain cost standards by monitoring expenses; recommending cost-saving opportunities. Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes. Update job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations to grow client base. Maintain organization with electronic and paper files, client follow-up, and hearing attendance. Qualifications: Previous litigation experience including arguing hearings and deposition preparation and attendance is a must. 2+ years as an associate is a requirement. Presentation Skills, Client Confidentiality, Research Skills, Written Communication, Legal Compliance, Analyzing Information, Client Contact Skills, Interpreting New Laws, Legal Administration Skills, Verbal Communication, Legal Writing Ability.

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