Job Summary

The Commercial Litigation Attorney will represent clients involved in adversarial legal proceedings such as litigation, arbitration, mediation, and administrative law proceedings. The disputes will generally be commercial-related but will include a broad spectrum of types of cases including contracts, employment, real property, municipal, complex class action, and business torts. The attorney will work along with other attorneys in a team environment to represent individuals and corporate clients in state and federal court proceedings from intake through a final resolution, including client meetings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, evidentiary hearings, and trial.

Duties/Responsibilities

· Handle or assist with all aspects of litigation including pleadings, research, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials

· Develop litigation strategies with other attorneys to effectively achieve client goals

· Manage cases from inception to completion either independently or under the supervision of other attorneys

· Effectively manage multiple clients and matters

· Effectively and efficiently prioritize multiple tasks

· Work closely with other attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to provide timely and efficient legal services to clients

· Delegate to and supervise the work of paralegals and assistants

· Draft pleadings, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, responses, briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, mediation statements, and other written product

· Conduct legal research to support case strategies and written product

· Prepare written discovery and responses to written discovery

· Manage the production, receipt, and review of written and electronic discovery

· Communicate with clients about the status of their matter and new developments

Required Skills/Abilities

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Must be highly organized and detail-oriented

· Must be self-motivated and independent

· Ability to use document management and time management software

· Full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF)

· Strong analytic and legal problem-solving skills

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Education and Experience

· Possess an outstanding academic record with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school

· Admitted to and in good standing with The Florida Bar

· One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a commercial litigation practice

· Experience with electronic discovery platforms

· Experience in Coyote and iManage is a plus

Jones Foster provides a team-oriented working environment with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Candidates should submit their resume and must include salary requirements in confidence to Tammy Anton, Human Resources Manager at tanton@jonesfoster.com EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person