Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 400+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Medical Malpractice and Healthcare matters to join our Orlando, Florida office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented.
Our healthcare practice team represents hospitals, physician groups, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, medical staffing entities, medical technology providers and many other medical providers and allied health institutions. We also represent physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in all aspects of their respective professions, including claims for professional negligence. Our attorneys have successfully defended these medical providers in federal and state courts, as well as credential and licensing cases, throughout the country.
Responsibilities:
· Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
· Prepare and respond to discovery
· Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
· Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
· Build relationships with clients
· Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
Requirements:
· Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
· In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Florida
· Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
· Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
· Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
· Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
· Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
· Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
· Detail oriented, organized and effective.
· Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
· Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
· Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.
What we offer:
· Competitive compensation.
· Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
· Speaking and writing opportunities.
· Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
· Bar expenses paid by Firm.
· HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
· 401K Plan.
· Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
· Company paid long-term disability coverage.
· Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
· Regular, firmwide socials and events.
· Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
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