Job Description

THE GAINESVILLE/FLEMING ISLAND OFFICE OF KENNY LEIGH & ASSOCIATES, AN ESTABLISHED AND GROWING FAMILY LAW FIRM WITH OVER 19 ATTORNEYS AND 10 OFFICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND 1 OFFICE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA , IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR A JUNIOR ASSOCIATE POSITION. OUR FIRM IS LOOKING FOR AN ATTORNEY WITH 0-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO IS CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED AND WHO IS EAGER TO LITIGATE AGGRESSIVELY.

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• CANDIDATES MUST BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE FLORIDA BAR OR AWAITING BAR RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 2020.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY SKILLS:

• AMBITIOUS, WILLING, AND ABLE TO HANDLE A HIGH VOLUME OF CASES FROM START TO FINISH
• CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING TO LEARN A NEW FIELD, DETAIL ORIENTATED, DRIVEN, A SELF-STARTER WITH EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL AND WRITING SKILLS AND CAPABLE OF INDEPENDENTLY MANAGING A VARIETY OF PROJECTS EFFICIENTLY
• ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE AND RESOLVE MATTERS ETHICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY
• A DESIRE TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN THEIR FAMILY LAW CASE WITH A NATURAL INTEREST IN THIS FIELD.
• MUST POSSESS GREAT TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS

BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION, 401K MATCH, PAID VACATION, A CONGENIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OUTSTANDING CULTURE. COMPANY PAID ANNUAL BAR DUES, MALPRACTICE INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND ANNUAL FAMILY LAW REVIEW COURSE ARE ALSO INCLUDED.

*TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: GAINESVILLE OFFICE TWO DAYS A WEEK AND FLEMING ISLAND OFFICE 3 DAYS A WEEK. TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT INCLUDED.

• PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. EOE/M/F/V/D

Company Description

The hallmark of Kenny Leigh & Associates is quality customer service and a strong company culture. Our firm is a professional firm with experience in all aspects of family law. We handle family law cases through a team approach, with our clients being integral members of the team. Kenny Leigh & Associates practices in all of North and South Florida from our offices in Jacksonville, Fleming Island, Ormond Beach, Orlando, Gainesville, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Ft. Walton Beach, Pensacola, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Atlanta, GA.