Attorney

21 hours ago

Palmetto Bay, FL, United States FORS | Attorneys at Law Full-time

ABOUT FORS Founded in 1982, FORS is a six-attorney law firm located in Downtown, Coral Gables, which focuses its practice on business and real estate litigation, as well as other disputes that arise out of owning a business or real estate. Fors also maintaines a busy corporate and transactional practice. Sub-areas include healthcare, estate planning, and outside general counsel work. The firm's clients are mainly businesses, business owners, developers, landlords, physicians and practice groups, and individual investors.

JOB DESCRIPTION
* Litigation attorney, capable of serving as lead counsel, setting strategy and litigating cases through completion.
* On-site and in-person at Coral Gables office.
* The work involves handling business and real estate disputes from the pre-suit demand through resolution, including pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and pretrial motions, along with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
* The attorney selected has the opportunity to manage a caseload with substantial independence, supported by a partner on every matter, and to take on significant responsibility.
* This role also affords the opportunity to develop certain transactional skills, including contract negotiation, drafting, and review. REQUIREMENTS
* 3 to 10 years of experience, though strong candidates outside that range will be considered.
* Admission to the Florida Bar and good standing, with no pending disciplinary matters.
* Excellent research and writing. PREFERRED
* Fluent in Spanish.
* Proficiency in Clio practice management system and Microsoft 365.
* Responsibly embraces and leverages artificial intelligence. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
* Competitive salary depending on experience.
* Full health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
* Discretionary annual bonus based on firm and individual performance.
* Florida Bar dues, CLE, and bar association memberships are paid by the firm.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a resume, a recent writing sample, and a law school transcript to admin@forslegal.com. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.