Associate Attorney, Community Association & EPL (Miami, FL)

Boyd Richards Parker Colonnelli, P.L.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L., a civil litigation firm with offices in Miami, seeks an experienced litigation associate for its Miami office, focusing on community association and employment practices liability matters.

The ideal candidate has substantive experience litigating community association disputes and/or employment practices liability claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters. Employment side values federal court experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and Florida Bar in good standing required.
• Experience litigating community association or employment practices liability matters preferred.
• Must be able to handle cases independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases independently from inception through post-trial, including deadlines and docketing.
• Attend court conferences, oral argument, depositions, and mediations.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and motions.
• Advise and communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Develop case strategy and prepare timely status reports.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal court experience

Client communication

Trial readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) licensed in Florida

Tools

Aderant Expert Sierra

iTimekeep

NetDocuments

Job description

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L., a civil litigation firm with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and New York, seeks an experienced litigation associate for its Miami office, focused on community association and employment practices liability matters.

The ideal candidate has substantive experience litigating community association (homeowners' and condominium association) disputes and/or employment practices liability claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters. On the employment side, we value demonstrated interest in the practice and experience litigating in federal court.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases independently from inception through post-trial, including deadline and docket management
• Attend court conferences, oral argument, depositions, and mediations
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, discovery responses, and motions
• Advise and communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
• Develop case strategy and prepare timely status reports

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor; admitted to the Florida Bar and in good standing (required)
• Admission to the U.S. District Courts (Southern and/or Middle District of Florida) expected for employment practices candidates, preferred otherwise
• 3+ years litigating community association and/or employment practices liability matters
• Familiarity with Florida Chapters 718 and 720 and/or Florida and federal employment statutes
• Large firm or specialized boutique experience; prior trial experience preferred
• Familiarity with Aderant Expert Sierra, iTimekeep, and NetDocuments a plus

Compensation & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan; professional development support.

Approx. 2,000 billable hours expected annually.