Legal Jobs in Gulf Stream, FL

We are working with a growing real estate development company who is looking for an AGC.

The Assistant General Counsel will support the GC in for this Company. Responsibilities include providing guidance on claims, litigation, insurance, contracts, real estate, development, construction, sales, homeowners associations, legislation, and HR matters, with a primary focus on claims and litigation management.

The attorney will draft and respond to demand letters and pre-litigation correspondence. They will manage disputes, claims, and lawsuits, including overseeing outside counsel and serving as the primary liaison with internal teams. Develop cost-effective defense strategies, review legal invoices, and coordinate fact gathering and document collection. Oversee discovery processes and manage insurance claims, including carrier communications and coverage issues. Participate in mediations, hearings, and trials, and advise on risk mitigation strategies.

The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, construction, and real estate agreements. They will maintain and update standard contract templates, including subcontractor, supplier, professional services, land acquisition, and purchase agreements.

They will assist with land acquisition and development documents and negotiate real estate-related agreements. Provide legal guidance on the formation, governance, and transition of homeowners' associations and advise internal stakeholders on HOA matters.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school (top third of class preferred).
• 3–10 years of experience in real estate, construction, or complex litigation.

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About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic, sales‐driven professional to lead daily operations and drive revenue growth across multiple agency locations in Florida. This role blends leadership, sales coaching, operational oversight, and customer experience management. You'll be the central force that keeps our teams aligned, motivated, and consistently delivering exceptional results. This position is for our Network owned Retail location, Smart Choice Partners – Florida.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Leadership & Growth

• Lead, coach, and motivate Property & Casualty (P&C) sales teams across multiple offices to achieve production and retention goals.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, scripts, and performance standards.
• Monitor KPIs, track sales activity, and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Support producers with quoting, cross‐selling, retention strategies and referral source development.
• Identify new business opportunities and help drive community‐based marketing initiatives.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations across all agency locations to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Work with management team to manage staffing needs, workflow, and resource allocation between offices.
• Ensure policies and procedures are supporting the goals of the office including increased efficiency, head count management and performance execution
• Maintain office standards, including cleanliness, organization, and professional presentation.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements specific to Florida P&C insurance.

Team Development & Culture

• Work with relatively new management team to ensure they are developing the skills necessary for future success
• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members.
• Foster a positive, high‐performance culture focused on accountability and customer service excellence.
• Conduct regular team meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews.

Customer Experience & Retention

• Oversee customer service processes to ensure timely, accurate, and empathetic support.
• Resolve escalated customer issues and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support retention efforts through proactive communication, renewal reviews, and coverage recommendations.

Administrative & Compliance Oversight

• Manage office budgets, expenses, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Florida insurance regulations and agency licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation across all locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Property & Casualty insurance (required).
• Active Florida 2‐20 license (required).
• Prior experience in sales leadership, office management, or multi‐location oversight.
• Strong understanding of Florida P&C markets, carriers, and underwriting guidelines.
• Proven ability to coach teams, drive sales performance, and manage operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‐solving skills.
• Proficiency with agency management systems and quoting platforms.

What We're Looking For

• A hands‐on leader who thrives in a fast‐paced, sales‐focused environment.
• Someone who can balance people leadership with operational discipline.
• A proactive problem‐solver who can navigate the complexities of Florida's insurance landscape.
• A motivator who inspires teams to exceed goals and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance incentives
• Health, dental, vision benefits and participation in a 401K program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and licensing support
• Mileage reimbursement for inter‐office travel

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Complex litigation group of a growing boutique law firm is seeking the following (must be FL barred with FL experience):

Responsibilities of the Business/Real Estate/Construction Litigation Associate:

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, etc.
• Take pride in work on a low volume complex caseload
• Attend court appearances in Florida state and federal courts
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing to colleagues and clients

Requirements for the Litigation Associate:

• 2 - 4 years of litigation experience at a civil/commercial litigation law firm
• Licensed to practice law in Florida required

Looking for a motivated young attorney who wants to learn from senior attorneys and grow as a litigator. You will get hands on training on high stakes, high value litigation.

Compensation

• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, a competitive benefits package is also provided.

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings. We practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, probate and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Monitor deadlines and update calendars

Qualifications

• Experience in Mycase preferred but not required
• Experience in legal assistance
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our general liability and construction defect practice groups. Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of litigation experience in either general liability or construction defect and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the greater Tampa, Miami or Boca Raton areas – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney with excellent communication and administrative skills, who is highly organized and detail-oriented, is able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Representing banks or private/public lenders & fixed income first or second lien commercial real estate transactions
• Conducting other commercial real estate issues such as the evaluation, transfer, or drafting of commercial leases and/or drafting deeds of trust
• Experience in other commercial real estate transactions or investment, corporate, and / or M&A transactions
• Representing lenders and borrowers in financial transactions, with a principal focus on commercial real estate credit secured by mortgages or deeds of trust
• Utilizing industry solutions to CRE finance transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions
• Using best practices for drafting and perfecting security interests, including reviewing title insurance policies and drafting title objection letters, commercial or multifamily real estate, tenant improvements or equipment, or cash flow coverage
• Oversee real estate secured finance solution, workout & restructurings
• Effectively organize and maintain client files

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• 15+ years of continuous, specific, and verifiable commercial lending & finance
• Extensive experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting commercial real estate transactions
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate finance
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, SC, NC, or FL
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Organization and time management skills

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Real Estate Paralegal. The candidate must have excellent drafting skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation. This position is heavily focused on providing commercial leasing support for an extremely wide range of lease types.

The Real Estate Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing support services, including document preparation and review for commercial real estate closings, diligence, and leasing. This position may be considered for fully remote employees as well as those looking for a hybrid or in-office schedule.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Expert skills in drafting and abstracting a variety of leases, including initial drafts of office leases, ground leases and retail leases using existing forms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness in performing diligence on real estate and financing transactions.
• Reviewing surveys, title commitments, and exception documents.
• Preparing documents relating to a variety of real estate, loan, and construction matters, based on consultation with business clients and review by attorneys, including but not limited to agreements, loan documents, and standard construction contracts.
• Preparing ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner’s affidavits, closing certificates, entitlements, settlement statements, etc.
• Providing general assistance in real estate, lending, construction, and leasing transactions.
• Proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Analyzing and summarizing documents, zoning ordinances, and statutes for review by attorneys.
• Working closely with attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate paralegal in a large firm environment.
• Strong drafting abilities are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience required.

Company Description

Howard Law Group is a full-service Real Estate Law Firm located in Boca Raton, Florida, offering legal representation to individual and business clients across the United States. The firm specializes in handling real estate litigation cases and transactions throughout Florida, emphasizing thorough, ethical legal counsel to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Our team is committed to providing personalized care, prompt communication, and clear guidance on legal rights and solutions. We strive to build strong client relationships centered on trust and results-oriented representation.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Real Estate Lawyer. The position is based in Boca Raton, FL, with flexibility for some remote work. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on real estate litigation cases, including reviewing complaints, motion practice and hearing attendance. The lawyer will work closely with clients, keeping them informed and advocating for their best interests.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Real Estate Law, including Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, title examination, and real estate litigation
• Skills in drafting and reviewing pleadings
• Strong research and analytical skills for property and legal due diligence
• Effective communication and client advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and current Florida Bar admission
• Experience in real estate law or a related legal field preferred