Appellate & Litigation Support Attorney

Kubicki Draper; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

401k (with match)

Job summary

A law firm in Miami is seeking a skilled lawyer with over 7 years of experience in appellate and litigation support. The successful candidate will conduct complex legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court. Candidates must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar and possess strong legal writing and advocacy skills. The firm offers a diverse culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in appellate and litigation support.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with complex pleadings and motions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex research and analysis.
• Draft and review substantive complex pleadings and motions.
• Appear in court and argue motions.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Skills

Legal research

Excellent writing skills

Persuasive oral advocacy

Client service mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed member of the Florida Bar

Job description

The Miami office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking a lawyer with 7+ years experience for its appellate and litigation support department. Experience working on appellate and/or litigation matters. Complex writing and/or appellate clerkship experience is highly preferred.

• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy.
• Prior appellate experience preferred.
• Prior courtroom experience preferred.
• Desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset.
• Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style.
• Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals.
• Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Complex research and analysis.
• Draft/review substantive complex pleadings and motions.
• Appear in court and argue motions.
• Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment.

The KD difference:

• A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
• Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
• Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.
• More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.
• Come grow, learn and evolve with us!