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4-5years

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Fort Lauderdale - USA

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Job Description

Req ID : 2514517

The Freelance Firm is a boutique legal outsourcing platform that connects law firms with experienced highlevel freelance attorneys and paralegals to provide ondemand support for both shortterm and ongoing legal projects.

Due to increasing demand we are now actively seeking qualified freelance attorneys in the area of skilled and experienced contract attorney with a focus on construction and litigation.


The ideal candidate must have 35 years of relevant experience in both state and federal court proceedings. Bankruptcy experience is an asset.


Types of work may include research drafting and general assistance with managing files to completion.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals where you will have opportunities to contribute your unique knowledge and skills in assisting our growing list of law firmclients.

Interested candidates should submit their resume relevant samples of work and two (2) references.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.


Please visit our website at to learn more about us and the services we provide.


Responsibilities:

The attorney will be engaged in a diverse range of legal activities including but not limited to:

  • Drafting demand letters
  • Drafting opinion letters
  • Drafting construction demands
  • Drafting court documents including pleadings discovery and motions
  • Conducting and defending depositions
  • Performing legal research
  • Participating in hearings
  • Communicating with opposing parties
  • Participating in settlement negotiations
  • Engaging with prospective clients

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)


License/Certification:
  • Florida Bar License (Required)


Shift availability:
  • Day Shift (Required)


Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale FL 33394

Parttime Contract

Salary: $75.00 $85.00 per hour






Requirements

Requirements:


Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in the state of Florida.

Minimum of 35 years in practice

Minimum3 5 years of construction and litigation. The ideal candidate must have 35 years of relevant experience in both state and federal court proceedings. Bankruptcy experience is an asset.

Strong research and writing skills

Proven ability to meet deadlines and be well organized

Selfstarter and able to work independently

Experience in Construction and Litigation (35 years preferred)
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Know how to efile in state court and federal court (as a backup to the paralegal)
Familiarity with LEDES billing
Be available during business hours
Be available in the evening when necessary
Available for weekly virtual meetings and occasional inperson meetings in South Florida
Licensed in the state of Florida

Key Traits:


We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following key traits:

  • Responsiveness Quick to address client concerns providing timely updates and feedback.
  • Diligent meticulous attention to detail when preparing legal documents conducting research or during trial preparation.
  • Organized maintains an efficient workflow by managing case files systematically setting clear deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
  • Flexible adapts to unexpected changes in the legal landscape case developments or client needs.
  • Empathetic Listens actively to clients needs and expresses compassion.
  • Expected hours: 20 per week




Benefits

Benefits:

Additional revenue stream
Additional experience
Work from home mostly


Requirements: Experience in Construction and Litigation (3-4 years preferred) Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish Know how to e-file in state court and federal court (as a backup to the paralegal) Familiarity with LEDES billing Be available during business hours Be available in the evening, when necessary Available for weekly virtual meetings and occasional in person meetings in South Florida Licensed in the state of Florida Key Traits: We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following key traits: Responsiveness - Quick to address client concerns, providing timely updates and feedback. Diligent - meticulous attention to detail when preparing legal documents, conducting research, or during trial preparation. Organized - maintains an efficient workflow by managing case files systematically, setting clear deadlines, and prioritizing tasks. Flexible - adapts to unexpected changes in the legal landscape, case developments, or client needs. Empathetic - Listens actively to clients' needs and expresses compassion.

Employment Type

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