Associate Attorney

*Associate Attorney* Working at Lotane & Associates, P.
A.
is an excellent opportunity to apply the skills, education, and talent acquired through personal and professional experience.
As one of the leading Collection and Subrogation Law Firms in FL for over 45 years, we pride ourselves on gaining the best possible talent and raising the bar of expectations for our clients by compliantly generating revenue and building relationships.
We have an outstanding team of professionals who truly care about the work we perform.
Expect to be busy! If you are organized, able to perform with limited direction, and have a stellar attitude, consider applying.
We will only accept applicants with complete resumes outlining experience, education and talent.
We have included some of the responsibilities and requirements below and look forward to interviewing qualified candidates.
Please state your available start date in your cover letter.
We have many areas in need of review and collaboration and look forward to discussing your qualifications and talents.
*Important Information:* The exact position and compensation will depend on prior experience.
We will discuss with each candidate individually.
· *This is an in-person only position for our Cocoa, FL office location.
* · Prior Collection and/or Subrogation experience is preferred.
· Leadership and/or business management experience is desired but not required.
*Role and Responsibilities:* Responsible for providing support to senior attorneys, legal guidance to office staff, handling litigation matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws/regulations, & determining the best course of action to efficiently reach our clients' goals.
*Duties and Responsibilities:* · Appear for Hearings · Appear for Trials · Appear for Meditations · Conduct Depositions · Review outgoing and incoming pleadings and other legal documents.
· Provide legal direction for case handling.
· Provide legal guidance to office support staff.
· Communicate with Clients regarding case activities.
· Communicate with Clients regarding settlement offers.
· Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
· Supervise legal assistants.
· Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
· Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
· Make suggestions for improving office procedures & increasing efficiency.
*Qualifications and Education Requirements* · Member of The Florida Bar in good standing · Valid Florida Driver's License *Preferred Knowledge, Skills and abilities* · Knowledge of Florida Law · Knowledge of Federal Law · Computer Skills-Word, Excel, Outlook, Firm Collection Software, Firm Imaging Software · Conduct legal research · Effective Verbal Communication · Effective Written Communication · Negotiation · Critical Thinking · Problem Solving · Conflict Resolution · Negotiate settlements of civil disputes · Analyze Data · Organization Work Remotely * No Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Please provide your valid FL Bar number for consideration License/Certification: * Florida Bar Number (Required) Ability to Commute: * Cocoa, FL 32922 (Required) Work Location: In person