10/26/2020
Zach McCormick Attorney at Law, PLLC (hereafter "ZJM LAW") is a small civil litigation firm located in Tavares, Florida (Lake County, FL). Zach McCormick is the Managing Attorney and James Hope is the firm's "Of-Counsel".
The firm is looking for a Junior Litigation Associate (hereafter "JLA") to work case files currently held by the firm. This is an 'entry-level position' and on-the-job training will be afforded by ZJM LAW.
The base-rate of pay for a licensed attorney is $46,000 plus incentive pay.
The base-rate of pay for a certified legal intern (who has passed the character and fitness evaluation with the Florida Bar and who is otherwise eligible to become a licensed Florida Attorney but-for the COVID pandemic) is $38,000 with incentive pay with an immediate increase to $46,000 upon obtaining Fla. Bar licensure.
This position is 'full time-exempt' however, actual working hours are flexible (and at times varied) and telecommuting/ virtual office work is available and incentive pay is correlated to hitting billable hour benchmarks. The JLA will need to be available in-person for firm round-table meetings held at least twice a month as well as in instances where required by the Managing Attorney.
This position requires strong writing and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have the ability to draft motions and memoranda within time-frames that are, at times, short. It is imperative that even in the face of such deadlines that the JLA be capable of standing firm under the pressure of other trying situations such as depositions, hearings or trials. The ability to think dynamically is essential as, at times, the work environment can change dramatically as cases may be re-prioritized as new facts emerge.
ZJM LAW is a small firm and very team oriented with a focus on work/life balance. The JLA will be treated with respect and dignity but the must return the same. This means, being on time, dressing appropriately, maintaining appropriate workplace hygiene (clothes ironed, facial hair cleanly maintained etc...) working cases diligently and representing the 'firm brand' by delivering the highest levels of performance. A JLA will be trained by the Managing Attorney until, in the eyes of the Managing Attorney, the JLA is competent to work case files on their own.
The JLA must be competent and familiar with the use of law office management software for time-tracking and file management and must be comfortable utilizing services such as Gmail, Dropbox, Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Slack and Zoom from desktop, laptop, tablet and handheld devices.
The JLA will be expected to dress and otherwise present professionally at all times where they are representing the firm's interests in front of a client, judge, opposing counsel or the public at large (this includes via virtual means including Zoom). This requirement extends to the JLA's visual background so far as it is visible (and audible) to the camera being used for the virtual work.
The JLA must have a valid Florida driver's license and must be in good standing with the Florida Bar.
All candidates are encouraged to submit a writing sample with their CV and cover-letter.
Top candidates will be invited to attend a 'day-in-the-life' interview wherein they 'shadow' the managing attorney and observe how the law office operates. Selected candidates should come prepared to show initiative and participate (where appropriate) in the events during such an interview so as to demonstrate their skill set in a practical manner.
