KEW Legal
Senior Attorney
KEW Legal, North Miami Beach, FL
Description
Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route to success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.
Responsibilities
• The Associate shall perform legal services including legal research; drafting agreements, resolutions, memos, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates; and overseeing and analyzing discovery, documents provided by parties, etc.
• The Associate shall appear on behalf of and advocate for clients in court during motions, various types of hearings, and at trial.
• The Associate may also conduct initial consultations with prospective clients and serve as the principal contact between the Firm and its clients.
• When delegated by the Partners, the Associate may prospect for new clients through marketing, networking, writing articles, and speaking engagements.
• Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration
• Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Supervise and mentor lower level attorneys in proper conflict resolution techniques
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
Qualifications
• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
• Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
• At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route to success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.
Responsibilities
• The Associate shall perform legal services including legal research; drafting agreements, resolutions, memos, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates; and overseeing and analyzing discovery, documents provided by parties, etc.
• The Associate shall appear on behalf of and advocate for clients in court during motions, various types of hearings, and at trial.
• The Associate may also conduct initial consultations with prospective clients and serve as the principal contact between the Firm and its clients.
• When delegated by the Partners, the Associate may prospect for new clients through marketing, networking, writing articles, and speaking engagements.
• Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration
• Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Supervise and mentor lower level attorneys in proper conflict resolution techniques
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
Qualifications
• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
• Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
• At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)