Current Opportunities

Lowndes has an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary to support a Trusts and Estates and Tax partner in a busy and dynamic estate planning, tax and probate practice. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience. Familiarity with estate planning, tax and/or probate matters is a plus. This is a people-oriented practice with a significant amount of client contact requiring a positive attitude and excellent communication skills both written and verbal. This position includes a heavy administrative component. Candidates must be detail oriented, highly organized, pro-active, and must be able to manage shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent computer skills are required. Excellent salary, benefits and work environment. Free parking is included. If you possess these skills, please provide your resume to staff.recruiter@lowndes-law.com

We are seeking a talented and energetic Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team. The Financial Reporting Accountant will prepare financial reports, review and provide analysis, analyze trends, and create financial projections. Perform complex duties relating to the Firm’s finance, accounting and financial reporting. Assists with month-end close related duties. Investigates questionable entries and initiates corrective action. Supports COO, Director of Finance and Accounting Manager with financial reporting, budgeting, Peer Review reporting, year-end financial compilation, preparation of materials for quarterly meetings and ad hoc reporting utilizing SaaS applications. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles is required.

Requires ability to: manage and prioritize multiple time sensitive projects; maintain confidentiality of accounting and payroll information; extract data and create reports from financial and accounting records; organize work to meet deadlines and work independently; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; perform a variety of detailed accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management duties; prepare complex and creative financial analysis/schedules; serve other departments within the Firm.

We are seeking candidates who work and act as a team player in all interactions with other Firm employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others; and, consistently provide quality service.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required, CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
• Prefer three to five years of experience in an accounting or financial analyst role.
• Previous work experience in a law firm or professional service organization is preferred.

For consideration, please provide resume to staff.recruiter@lowndes-law.com. EOE 

The Lowndes law firm, an established leader in real estate law with a national practice, is seeking an associate to join a sophisticated real estate practice group in its Orlando office. Candidates must have at least two years’ real estate experience, which experience should include: negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements and commercial leases; title and survey review and analysis; and negotiations and preparation of commercial loan documents. Candidates must be organized, efficient and possess a strong work ethic. The firm provides an outstanding platform for long-term success, a comprehensive compensation package commensurate with experience and a generous benefits program. Please forward your resume and cover letter to hiring.partner@lowndes-law.com

Senior level patent attorney or group of such attorneys experienced in a broad area of intellectual property including, but not limited to, licensing and patent and trademark prosecution as well as general intellectual property counseling and advice on transactions. This person will embrace an opportunity to lead and expand a busy and fast growing practice group within the firm and Central Florida community. Candidate must be a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Team player with the ability to communicate, lead and motivate. Litigators also considered but must be able to handle general work as well. Existing book of business a plus. The ability to develop business and a willingness to actively participate in (a) recruiting other professionals and (b) marketing efforts of the practice group is a must. E-mail resume to greg.mcneill@lowndes-law.com or send via fax to 407-843-4444. EOE