SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

I am seeking a family law attorney to take on a leadership role who is aiming for a partnership. Our practice is growing exponentially, and expanding our team is a necessary measure to adapt. Family law requires dedicated attorneys to advocate, negotiate, and litigate for clients of varying circumstances. Come practice law where your work sparks a more rewarding future for your clients and yourself.

Who We Are

About Autumn Beck Blackledge PLLC

Autumn Beck Blackledge, PLLC. is a boutique family law firm committed to providing superior representation with a white-glove flair. Families, like societies, are not perfect, and change is the only constant. We provide counsel through the best times and the worst times, protecting clients so they can move forward.

Who You Are

The passion to make society better by practicing family law with compassion, not judgment, is the utmost requirement for this position. You are willing to deploy your developed strategy, negotiation, and litigation skills alongside fellow litigators and practitioners for a client win. This team is committed to providing excellent service and reaching our goals. You must be competent in leading this team and committed to your clients’ success.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Family Law experience
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree
  • Must be an active member and in good standing with the Florida Bar
  • Able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the team
  • Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
  • Basic computer hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office: Excel / Outlook / Word, knowledge, preferably
  • Advanced knowledge in client confidentiality, client contact, legal administration, legal compliance, litigation, administrative writing, documentation, word processing, verbal communication, and client relations
  • Ability to understand complex legal documents / forms
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Zoom and Video Conferencing

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case
  • Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
  • Manage workload of cases
  • Independently handle complex child custody disputes and divorces, including issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health
  • Provide empathy and compassion for our clients, while also empowering them to take control of their own lives
  • Regularly represent clients in court including motions, hearings, and trials
  • Negotiate settlements in formal mediation or informal settings
  • Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
  • Manage and collaborate with team members including Paralegals and other professional staff

Perks

A few benefits you’re sure to enjoy:

  • Competitive Salary of $115,000 plus depending on experience
  • Health, dental and vision insurance with options to add spouse and dependents
  • Progressive Paid Time Off starting with one week per year, 9 paid Flex Holidays The Firm uses a flex holiday schedule to help promote religious and cultural diversity and to support parents so that they can navigate children’s school schedules in a way that is best for their family.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match (aka, free money)
  • Parental, Personal and Bereavement Leave: Additional time off for things like medical appointments for yourself, plays and events for your children that happen during the workday and time to honor and mourn should someone close to you pass away without using your paid time off.
  • Paid Continuing Legal Education, bar dues and other certification dues.

Why You Should Work Here

  • You will become part of a unified company culture with teammates who are truly dedicated to success.
  • You will work with clients who value your professional service and who really need an attorney to help them through the worst times of their lives.
  • You will have a highly trained support staff of paralegals to assist you on cases so that your focus can be on practicing law.
  • You will benefit from the tried-and-true marketing efforts of the founding attorney so that your caseload is diverse and your pipeline of cases is full on day one.
  • You will be in an environment that is always ready to tackle a new initiative and put creative ideas into action.
  • You will grow personally and professionally. Every measure is taken to ensure our team members thrive. Paid for Continuing Legal Education and opportunity for other certifications and professional memberships.

If you’re looking for a job that’s boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put 110% into everything we do. Greatness is achieved through hard work, discipline, and sacrifice, and we’re determined to be great. We value our clients and our team. We are relationship driven. We subscribe to open and honest communication in a no-drama, no-judgment work environment. We challenge ourselves to creatively solve complex problems. We collaborate together as a team to ensure success. For these reasons, our team members are self-starters, with high attention to detail. We are energetic with strong work ethic and are incredibly driven to provide exceptional client service. We pride ourselves in delivering products that our clients cannot live without.

If this sounds like a perfect fit, send your confidential resume to aob@autumnobeck.com