Associate Attorney, Miami, FL

Summary

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Assoc. PLLC is a consumer protection law firm representing consumers facing harassment or deception by creditors and debt collectors. The firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney in Miami to manage a diversified caseload, draft legal documents, conduct legal research, communicate with clients and opposing parties, and handle consumer protection litigation and transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Florida
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law
• While this role is based from home, you may be required to travel for in court appearances

Skills

• The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload
• Candidates should be within commutable distance or currently located in Miami, FL to be considered for this role
• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Florida**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload
• Candidates should be within commutable distance or currently located in Miami, FL to be considered for this role
• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **Florida**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
• Fully remote