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Personal Injury litigation attorney - Full-time
Location: Orlando, FL
Required Qualifications:
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Full-time Member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
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5 years of personal injury litigation experience
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Trial experience; First Chairs during the trial
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General litigation experience
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Motion practice
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Fact and expert witness deposition experience
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General discovery practice
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Strong communication and people skills
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Bilingual skills are a plus
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Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation
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Experience with SmartAdvocate® (case management software)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
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Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and prioritize workload
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Team-oriented
Job Description
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Handling auto accidents, premise liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death cases, nursing home abuse, and home and business property damage cases
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Representing the firm’s clients after pre-suit and through the conclusion of the case, whether via settlement or trial
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Preparing for and trying numerous jury trials throughout Florida each year
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Working directly with at least one paralegal and a team of legal assistants to assist with ongoing cases and in preparation for trial
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Improving trial skills through seminars and workshops
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Managing a caseload of approximately 35-40 files
Benefits:
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Outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment
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Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
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Competitive compensation and benefits