Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

PTO

Medical insurance

401k with match

Family friendly environment

Job summary

A law firm based in Florida is seeking an Associate Attorney for their litigation practice. Candidates should have 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for background in Construction Defect Litigation. Essential skills include strong legal research and writing, persuasive oral advocacy, and a focus on excellent customer service. The firm promotes career growth, offers a family-friendly environment, and provides a comprehensive benefits package including incentive bonuses and 401k match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil litigation required.
• Experience in Construction Defect Litigation highly desired.
• Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions.
• Respond to motions and discovery.
• Attend/chair hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements.

Skills

Strong legal research

Excellent writing skills

Persuasive oral advocacy

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed member of the Florida Bar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Fort Myers office of Kubicki Draper is seeking an associate attorney interested in joining their litigation practice. 5+ years experience in civil litigation required. Experience in Construction Defect Litigation highly desired.

• Stellar academic credentials
• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
• 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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions
• Respond to motions & discovery
• Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
• 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
• Family friendly environment
• Attainable incentive bonus
• Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
• More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.
• Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.