What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Cobreiro Law?
Fast paced law firm based in Coral Gables is looking to add an Associate Attorney to be a part of a growing team. This is a full-time, in person role. Our office values work-life balance and provides clients with comprehensive legal solutions (family law, real estate law, business law, probate and estate planning). The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have sound judgment, an excellent work ethic, strong communication skills and a commitment to the highest level of professionalism.
This role requires legal experience as a litigation attorney . Candidates with less than one year of experience in litigation will not be considered. This position is only open to law school graduates with a Florida law license who are ready to practice immediately. Candidates who are unable to work full-time, in person need not apply.
Requirements and responsibilities:
- Review and analyze statutes and case law to advise clients and senior attorneys on legal issues and case strategy
- Review, analyze and draft contracts and agreements
- Draft pleadings to file with courts
- Review pleadings filed on cases, calendar follow ups and deadlines, determine action items and responses
- Attend hearings, depositions, mediations and trials
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff promptly and professionally regarding cases
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
- Highly organized multi-tasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and to grow with the company
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) required
- Familiarity with MyCase is a plus, but not required
- If interested, please submit your resume and include salary expectation.