Commercial Attorney

Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon

Location
Florida-Tallahassee
Description
Description Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon is seeking to grow its commercial practice with the addition of an experienced attorney. The successful candidate will primarily handle real estate, probate and trust litigation, bankruptcy creditors’ rights and estate planning. Practice Areas Real Estate Litigation: quiet title, mortgage foreclosure, partition, landlord tenant – landlord representation Probate and Trust litigation and administration Bankruptcy Creditors’ Rights – creditor representation Estate Planning: preparation of Wills and Trusts Attorney Responsibilities Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and provide them with advice. Develop strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients. Explain legal options to clients and bring possible outcomes or threats to their attention. Build relationships with clients based on trust. Develop arguments and represent clients in legal proceedings. Prepare legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner. Stay informed about current legislation, especially concerning legal specialties. Find ethical solutions to legal matters. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Admission to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice. The Ideal Candidate Will Have excellent written and oral communication skills Excel in a team environment Be highly motived and a self-starter Be flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Have at least two years of business, commercial and/or real estate litigation experience Supervisory Requirements Responsible for supervising support staff including but not limited to paralegals and legal assistants. Physical Demands For physical demands of this position see Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Salary dependent on experience.
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, Bankruptcy
Specialties
Creditors Rights, Probate, Litigation
Experience
2+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm