Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity

Speaking opportunities

Benefits package

Bar expenses

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Year-end bonuses

Social events

EAP

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Ft. Lauderdale is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years’ experience handling coverage matters. The role involves maintaining client contact, confidentiality, and teamwork within a growing national firm.

Qualified candidates will have a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and be in good standing to practice in Florida. Excellent writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills are essential; a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in Florida.
• Strong critical thinking and deadline-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated with track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Detail oriented, organized, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions, and attend hearings.
• Explain legal options to clients and discuss potential outcomes.
• Build relationships with clients.
• Demonstrate negotiation, research, and clear written and verbal communication.

Skills

Client communication

Negotiation

Research

Legal drafting

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Licensed in Florida

Tools

Microsoft Word

.Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with forty offices in twenty-two states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling coverage matters to join our growing Ft. Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate has at least 2-4 years’ experience. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Our insurance coverage team members are advisors and advocates for over two dozen carriers throughout the country including major national carriers

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Florida.
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented, organized and effective.
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer:

• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
• Speaking and writing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
• Company paid long-term disability coverage.
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
• Regular, firmwide socials and events.
• Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.