Associate

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability income protection

Retirement plan

Paid leave programs

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. seeks two associates with 3–6 years of MDL and complex coordinated litigation experience to join the Complex Litigation & Strategic Counseling Practice (CLSC).

You will interface with clients to shape strategic outcomes from discovery motions to resolution on the national stage. Ideal candidates bring a strong foundation in technology, antitrust, product liability, or data security, plus superior research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of MDL and complex coordinated litigation experience.
• Strong foundation in technology, antitrust, product liability, or data security.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Experience with government enforcement matters or a judicial clerkship is a plus.
• Active license in the applicable SHB office state.

Responsibilities

• Case management, motion practice, discovery, and mediation.
• Engage with the emerging frontier of artificial intelligence in litigation.
• Guide strategy for clients across leading sectors - including life sciences, technology, retail, and financial services.

Skills

MDL & complex litigation

Legal research & writing

Technology/antitrust/data security

Education

Bar admission in applicable SHB state

Job description

Overview

Be part of a team driving strategy in high-impact litigation with Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP’s highly ranked Complex Litigation & Strategic Counseling Practice (CLSC). We’re seeking two exceptional associates with 3-6 years of experience in multidistrict (MDL) and complex coordinated litigation. A winning candidate aligns with a group of professionals who thrive on legal challenges on the national stage. Our practitioners directly interface with clients to shape strategic outcomes from discovery motion practice to resolution.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in multidistrict (MDL) and complex coordinated litigation.
• Strong foundation in technology, antitrust, product liability, or data security.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Experience with government enforcement matters or a judicial clerkship is a plus.
• Active license in the applicable SHB office state.

Responsibilities

• Case management, motion practice, discovery, and mediation.
• Engage with the emerging frontier of artificial intelligence in litigation.
• Guide strategy for clients across leading sectors - including life sciences, technology, retail, and financial services.

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the annualized salary range for this position is $185,000 - $325,000, depending on the candidate’s overall experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Discretionary bonuses may also be awarded annually. Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for attorneys which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability income protection, transportation allowance, retirement plan, and paid leave programs.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.