Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to become a part of our team! You will represent clients in legal proceedings, draft legal documents and advise clients in the areas of probate, estate planning, and general civil litigation
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in court
- Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
- Efficient in handling probate and estate planning cases
- Basic understanding of general civil litigation
- Advise clients on legal transactions
- Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
- Comply with all legal standards and regulations
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
Qualifications:
- Must have 2 years of experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, various types of deeds
- Must have 2 years of experience performing all aspects of probate including formal and summary administration, guardianship, and probate litigation
- Must have 2 years experience in general, civil litigation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company DescriptionAn attorney since 1991, South Florida-based author and legal strategist, Vernita C. Williams, heads a boutique law firm that focuses on simple and complex estate planning, Florida probate representation, guardianships, customized wills and trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and general civil litigation. Well known for her most lively, thought-provoking estate planning community seminars, videos, and articles, she is a member of the Florida Bar. Attorney Williams is a member of the Dade County Bar Association and has been honored as one of Miami Dade County’s 25 Most Influential & Prominent Black Women in Business & Leadership.
Company Description
An attorney since 1991, South Florida-based author and legal strategist, Vernita C. Williams, heads a boutique law firm that focuses on simple and complex estate planning, Florida probate representation, guardianships, customized wills and trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and general civil litigation. Well known for her most lively, thought-provoking estate planning community seminars, videos, and articles, she is a member of the Florida Bar. Attorney Williams is a member of the Dade County Bar Association and has been honored as one of Miami Dade County’s 25 Most Influential & Prominent Black Women in Business & Leadership.