Junior Attorney
8709 Hunters Green Drive, Ste 101
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 724-3880
About the Firm
Devolder Law Firm is a small family owned and operated firm that is quickly growing. The majority of our cases are Family Law but we practice in many areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Real Estate, Probate, Civil Litigation, and small corporate representation. We are very dedicated to our clients and have a “work hard, play hard” mentality. Our employees are the cornerstone of our practice and are highly respected.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an energetic, friendly, responsible and dedicated full-time associate to join our team. The ideal candidate must possess the following:
- A can-do attitude;
- Genuine care for the law firm and our clients;
- Honesty, trustworthiness, and discretion;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction;
- Ability to proactively identify work that needs to be performed and take action;
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new things and helping clients;
- Dedication to the job and ability to work extended hours when necessary; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
Duties
This position will have the following responsibility:
- Drafting documents, pleadings, emails, motions, memos, and orders;
- Scheduling hearings, trials, mediations, and consultations;
- Answering the telephone when the receptionist is busy or unavailable;
- Communicating with clients in person, by phone, and by email;
- Accepting payments from clients using law office management software;
- Reviewing bills to clients;
- Prioritizing work to ensure 30-35 hours per week result in revenue to the firm (billable hours);
- Working in law office management software to document and organize client files;
- Keeping a clean and organized workspace;
- Assisting attorneys with trial and hearing preparation;
- Drafting affidavits, pre-trial memos; and
- Managing a pipeline of over 100 cases and knowing what comes next in each case;
Working Hours
The standard office hours are 8:30 – 5:30 but this position will be asked to work late as necessary when the needs of the business require. We respect work life balance but also take seriously our commitment to our clients, and expect every team member to help meet client needs. We frequently work late and the candidate should expect a normal work week to be about 50 hours.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
- Experience with HOVER, JAWS, and E-Filing portal;
- Experience with financial affidavits;
- Experience with trial notebooks;
- General knowledge of family law including Dissolution, Paternity, Adoption, Child Support, Relocation, and contempt.
- Experience using practice management software;
- Experience working in a billable hours environment;
If you meet the above qualifications and wish to apply please respond to this posting with your resume and a cover letter which your salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 /year
Experience:
- Family Law: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- Florida Bar (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Paid time off
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
- Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Aggressive — competitive and growth-oriented
- People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
