Attorney, Bar Membership, Career Development, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Jacksonville office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 1+ years of experience in premise liability and/or first party property. Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Stellar academic credentials
Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
Previous experience in premise liability and/or First Party Property (preferred)
Desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm
Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals
Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions
Respond to motions & discovery
Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
Benefits
The KD difference:
A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.
More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.