Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kubicki Draper seeks an associate attorney with 4+ years of civil litigation experience, including insurance defense, premises liability, or bodily injury. The candidate must be admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing and demonstrate strong legal research and writing, plus persuasive oral advocacy.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, handling motions, depositions, hearings, and settlements, while maintaining excellent client service and clear communication in a fast-paced, hybrid

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and client communication.
• Experience in insurance defense, premises liability or bodily injury is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft or review substantive pleadings and motions.
• Respond to motions and discovery requests.
• Attend or chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings; negotiate settlements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients; maintain organized case files.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Education

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Word

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Kubicki Draper seeks an associate attorney with 4+ years of civil litigation experience. Prior insurance defense, premises liability, or bodily injury is highly desired. Trial experience is a plus!

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• 4+ years experience in the area of civil litigation
• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
• Previous experience in litigation, particularly in the areas of Insurance Defense
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
• Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style

• 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:

We offer competitive pay, top-tier medical insurance, 401(k) with matching, and much more.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to Grow:We're expanding fast and offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and real career advancement.

Work-Life Balance:We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, PTO, and wellness-forward programs.

Long-Term Value:Over 20% of our team has been with us for 10+ years. We invest in your future - at every stage.

Inclusive Culture:We're not just a law firm-we're a team. One that values collaboration, supports innovation, and champions diverse perspectives. In fact, over 70% of our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.

At Kubicki Draper, we combine over 60 years of legal excellence with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. With more than 250 attorneys across 12 offices, we are a trusted leader in trial, appellate, insurance defense, commercial, and real estate litigation. No matter where you are in your legal journey-from your first case to your hundredth-you'll find the support, challenge, and opportunity to succeed.