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Estate Planning Attorney – The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A

Are you an estate planning attorney looking to join a reputable firm in South Florida? Look no further! The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A. is seeking an entry level associate will & trust attorney to join our team. Ideal candidate will serve both the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach region communities and must be centrally located to each.

As an associate at our firm, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of complex estate planning matters, collaborate with experienced attorneys, and provide top-notch legal services to our clients. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, opportunities for travel/hybrid work and a supportive work environment.

If you have a strong interest in estate planning, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping clients plan for the future, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to take your legal career to the next level with our esteemed firm in beautiful South Florida. Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to [email protected] for consideration.

 

Litigation Attorney – Tort Practice Group

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation attorney in our Tampa, Florida office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. Tort experience is preferred and this is a non-partnership track position. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with the Florida court system is a plus. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

A license to practice in Florida is required.

Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Civil Litigation Associate – Bradenton

The Cahall Law Firm is an expanding civil litigation firm on the East end of Manatee Avenue in Bradenton that focuses on intentional torts, personal injury, small business litigation, HOA disputes, and consumer protection. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of experience and offer a competitive salary starting at $75,000/year along with benefits.

Applicants may visit our website, comegetjustice.com, to learn more about our practice. Applications and questions can be directed to our hiring manager, Nina Skowyra, at [email protected].

PUBLIC DEFENDER, BREVARD, SEMINOLE COUNTIES

Seeking Florida Bar members and out-of-state bar members for entry level attorney positions in Brevard County (Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay) and Seminole County (greater Orlando cities of Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Sanford). $65,000 – $70,000 salary with excellent benefits including health insurance for entire family $30 per month; single person $8.30 per month. Assistant Public Defenders who are first time home buyers are eligible for money for down payment and closing costs under the Hometown Heros Program of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to: Blaise Trettis, Public Defender, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. E, Melbourne, FL 32940.

SARASOTA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY – Assistant County Attorney

SARASOTA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY seeks an attorney to practice transactional and local government law in a high-achieving environment.  Candidates should have at least three years of experience working in local government, or three years of private practice experience in the areas of contract law or business transactions.  Superior contract drafting skills required.  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong legal research and analytical skills.  Membership in The Florida Bar is required. By County policy only nonsmokers are eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran’s Preference Employer.

Salary range: $90,000 minimum, mid-range $105,000, maximum $120,000.  Salary is negotiable and depends upon experience and qualifications.  The County Attorney’s Office offers an excellent benefits package, which includes: 13 paid holidays, enrollment in the Florida Retirement System, and a hybrid work week (after 3 months). Position open until filled.  Contact Kelley Everingham with a single-page resume and cover letter [email protected] or fax to 941-861-7226.

Child Support Hearing – 19th Circuit

We are a firm that contracts with the State of Florida to handle child support hearings in the 19th circuit. We are looking for someone to handle our dockets in St Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Indian River. This is a great opportunity for a sole practitioner to supplement their income or for an attorney who is only interested in part time work.  It would be 2-3 full days in court per week. The court requires appearance in person for these hearings. Bar admission required. Please no recent graduates looking for full time work.

You can submit a resume by email to: [email protected]

I am also happy to speak with anyone interested who would like to make inquiries about the position. Just email me with your number and I will get back with you.

Laura Castro

Law Offices of Hernan Castro, PA

Associate General Counsel for Litigation and Student Affairs – Florida Atlantic University

Responsible for managing university litigation and administrative law matters, overseeing discovery, trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations.  Provides legal advice to Student Affairs regarding student discipline, crisis response, academics, financial matters, residency, contracts, international programs, Title IX, ADA, free speech, and religious accommodations.  Supervises the University’s processes for subpoena responses and production, advises institutional clients on compliance with Florida’s public records laws and Federal privacy laws.  Liaison to the University Police Department, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, Public Affairs, and the University’s Risk Manager.

Direct report to university Vice President for Legal Affairs. Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D) and five years experience as an attorney. Must be a member of The Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Apply to: fau.edu/jobs/apply/

CLERK OF THE COURT AND COMPTROLLER STAFF ATTORNEY (Miami-Dade) – Job Opening # 86033

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate degree. Three years of legal experience, to include practice of law involving appellate and/or trial court procedures/proceedings and computerized legal research (WestLaw, LexisNexis, Florida Statutes/On-line Sunshine etc.) experience are required. Must be a Florida licensed attorney in good standing.

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position works in the General Counsel’s Office of the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.  Employees in this class are responsible for performing legal work, under the supervision of the General Counsel, representing the Office in various phases of litigation to include both Civil and Criminal matters and collaborating with the judiciary on legal and administrative issues.  This position will assist the Legal Operations Director and/or General Counsel in preparation of court pleadings, briefs and opinions. Employees are responsible for performing legal research, caseload management and appellate pleadings.

SALARY RANGE: MIN. $ 73,162.16 – MAX. $ 124,905.40 Annually

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MIAMI

Qualified applicants, interested in this position, must apply on-line no later than Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at: http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp

Associate Attorney – Litigation

Whetstone has an amazing opportunity for an experienced Associate Attorney, Litigation.  Join our talented in-house legal team and use your 2 to 3 years of experience in litigation, your expertise in preparation of pleadings and motions, your ability to prepare for hearings and related court proceedings, and your active involvement in post-judgement collection to have an immediate impact on our Company’s recovery efforts. Additional responsibilities include file management, preparing for and participating in both non-jury trials and arbitration. We offer a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous 401K match and the opportunity to work with skilled senior counsel as you develop an understanding of our business model. Interested? Email at [email protected]

Bilingual Attorney for Personal Injury Law Firm

Joyce and Reyes law firm in Tampa, Florida, is searching for a Spanish bilingual attorney to work mainly in pre-litigation. Will need to read, write, and speak Spanish. We will train you to follow our procedures. We are a law firm of two attorneys and 15 staff and practice solely in the area of personal injury. The two attorneys Robert Joyce and Lillian Reyes are both AV rated attorneys. Please send your resume to [email protected]