Attorney

ABOUT FORS

Founded in 1982, FORS is a six-attorney law firm located in Downtown, Coral Gables, which focuses its practice on business and real estate litigation, as well as other disputes that arise out of owning a business or real estate. Fors also maintaines a busy corporate and transactional practice. Sub-areas include healthcare, estate planning, and outside general counsel work. The firm's clients are mainly businesses, business owners, developers, landlords, physicians and practice groups, and individual investors.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Litigation attorney, capable of serving as lead counsel, setting strategy and litigating cases through completion.
• On-site and in-person at Coral Gables office.
• The work involves handling business and real estate disputes from the pre-suit demand through resolution, including pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and pretrial motions, along with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• The attorney selected has the opportunity to manage a caseload with substantial independence, supported by a partner on every matter, and to take on significant responsibility.
• This role also affords the opportunity to develop certain transactional skills, including contract negotiation, drafting, and review.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 10 years of experience, though strong candidates outside that range will be considered.
• Admission to the Florida Bar and good standing, with no pending disciplinary matters.
• Excellent research and writing.

PREFERRED

• Fluent in Spanish.
• Proficiency in Clio practice management system and Microsoft 365.
• Responsibly embraces and leverages artificial intelligence.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Full health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on firm and individual performance.
• Florida Bar dues, CLE, and bar association memberships are paid by the firm.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a resume, a recent writing sample, and a law school transcript to admin@forslegal.com. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.