Associate Attorney
Jacksonville, FL, United States
The Jacksonville branch of Galloway has a full-time Associate Attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from litigation directors on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. Importantly, Galloway sets itself apart from other firms by focusing on developing attorneys into seasoned and experienced litigators through hands-on participation in litigation activities.
We offer competitive compensation based on level of experience. Our benefits package includes options for health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid covered parking, 401K, and a year-end bonus.
If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, reside within commuting distance to Jacksonville, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!
Compensation: $90,000+ depending on experience
Responsibilities: Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
Qualifications: Candidates must have passed the bar exam
Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
Requirements:
Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Florida
Preferences:
Minimum of one year of civil litigation experience
Moot court or trial team experience
Legal journal participation
Graduation with honors
About Company
Galloway is a Gulf South-based litigation firm dedicated to delivering value in legal counsel for more than thirty-five years to local, national, and international clients in dozens of industries. Galloway focuses on developing a work culture built on a foundation of teamwork and respect. Galloway’s attorneys are experienced in handling insurance defense, admiralty, and maritime law, energy, oil and gas, products liability, employer’s liability, general casualty, professional liability, property, construction, transportation, title resolution, amusements, sports, and leisure law, restaurant, and retail law, as well as corporate transactional matters.
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