Staff Attorney - General Counsel

Staff Attorney / General Counsel

Vet General Animal Hospital is a nationally recognized, award-winning, customer-service-focused personal injury law firm located in Miami, FL. We are a rapidly growing, dynamic law firm that prides itself on the quality of our legal representation and service to our clients.

We are seeking a Staff Attorney to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a dynamic and fast-paced corporate team.

We seek someone who is looking for a rewarding career as an in-house corporate lawyer. Handling everything from contract review, compliance, corporate governanc, transactional work, and even overseeing litigation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the intake process with new clients
• Prepare and file pleadings for civil litigation, including trial and appellate cases
• Manage intake calls with clients and schedule appointments for trial
• Coordinate with trial attorneys to ensure timely case management and delivery of services to clients
• Draft discovery and discovery responses in accordance with established practices and procedures
• Prepare client pleadings for mediation and or settlement negotiations
• Serve as mediator or facilitator in cases where necessary
• Prepare and file motions, motions to modify or motions for summary judgment
• Prepare trial briefs, expert reports, cross-motions, etc. in preparation for court hearings
• Prepare trial briefs for attorneys, including correspondence with clients, experts, etc.
• Prepare witness lists, schedules, travel arrangements, etc. for legal meetings and depositions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Skills: Strong communication skills (email, phone calls, etc.)and the ability to work under pressure deadlines deadlines management. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments on time. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Preferred Skills: Client Management Skills (B2) - preferred but not required. Civil Litigation - preferred but not required. Trial Preparation - preferred but not required. Pre-Law School Training (PST) - preferred but not required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

Work Location: In person