LEGAL ASSISTANT NEEDED- Full time . Mid-size civil litigation law firm seeking experienced legal assistant , insurance defense experience required . Qualified candidates must be familiar with court procedures and have extensive experience scheduling , drafting legal documents , and filing pleadings in state and federal courts . Candidate must be very organized , detail-oriented , work well under pressure and have a good attendance record . Salary is based upon experience and excellent benefits provided . Email resume to Palmbeachlaw1 @ gmail . com .
Jones Foster is seeking a highly qualified commercial litigation attorney with three ( 3 ) to four ( 4 ) years of experience to join our West Palm Beach Office . This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic litigation team with a nationally recognized reputation . Position responsibilities include , but are not limited to , taking and defending depositions , handling substantive motion practice hearings in state and federal court , and preparing motions and legal memoranda . The ideal candidate will work on a wide variety of cases and possess exemplary communication and analytical skills , attention to detail , and the ability to effectively manage time and handle multiple projects . JF extends employment only to those who have the qualifications for a long-term career . Candidates must possess an outstanding academic record with a JD from an ABA accredited law school , and be admitted to and in good standing with The Florida Bar . The ability to function both independently and within a team is essential . Competitive compensation and benefits package . Interested applications should submit resume and salary requirements in confidence to Edwin A . Ratka at eratka @ jonesfoster . com .
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Brinkley Morgan Partner Julia Wyda recently became Board Certified by The Florida Bar in the area of Marital and Family Law . She becomes the 11th Brinkley Morgan attorney to become Board Certified and is the fifth member of the firm ’ s Marital and Family Law practice group to receive this designation . Florida Bar Board Certification recognizes attorneys ' special knowledge , skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice . Only approximately 7 % of Florida Bar attorneys are Board Certified . In addition to achieving Board Certification , Mrs . Wyda was installed as the 99th President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association on June 16 , 2021 . Ms . Wyda concentrates in all areas of marital and family law , including dissolution of marriage , paternity , prenuptial and postnuptial agreements , cohabitation agreements , and child dependency .
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Shareholder Joanne M . O ’ Connor and Senior Counsel Genny Bernstein have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Florida Trend ’ s Florida Legal Elite™ . Florida Trend ’ s Legal Elite honorees represent the top 1.3 % of Florida lawyers in private practice , as well as top government and non-profit attorneys . Attorneys who exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and have garnered the respect and esteem of their colleagues are selected by peer review followed by a panel review comprised of previous Legal Elite honorees . Litigation attorney , Sidney A . Stubbs , is a Hall of Fame honoree . The Hall of Fame is comprised of a distinguished group of attorneys who consistently earned this peer-reviewed award and have been selected for lifetime recognition .
The Florida Bar mental health helpline ( 1-833-FL1- WELL ) is a free and confidential service that connects members with professional counselors . Calls are always free . You may be referred for up to three free telehealth counseling sessions per year to help you develop strategies to overcome life ’ s challenges , balance priorities , and better handle both personal and professional matters .
Mental Health and Wellness Center The Bar ’ s Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee is working to destigmatize mental illness , recommend best practices and remedies , and help bring more balance into members ’ daily professional lives .
Michael J . Gelfand has been appointed as one of eight members of The Florida Bar , Real Property , Probate & Trust Law Section ’ s Condominium Law & Policy Life Safety Advisory Task Force which is charged to engage in information-gathering and fact-finding through the review all aspects of Florida condominium law , development , construction , association operations , and maintenance to determine if changes or additions to legislation and / or regulation could prevent or minimize the likelihood of another tragedy like the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse , or similar tragedies in the future .
Ward Damon partners Caryn A . Stevens and Eddie Stephens were each honored with awards at the recent 2021 Annual Florida Bar Convention . Marital and family law attorney , Caryn A . Stevens was awarded the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar ’ s prestigious Alberto Romero Jr . Making a Difference Award for her dedication to making a difference for Florida ' s children and families through tireless service to the disadvantaged and underserved members of our community . Board-certified marital and family law attorney Eddie Stephens received the Florida Bar ’ s Excellence in The Promotion of Board Certification Award , recognizing his efforts to raise awareness about board certification for lawyers in Florida .
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