Associate Attorney – Trial & Defense (Miami)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

401(k) retirement plans

Student loan repayment support

Job summary

Software Placement Group SPG seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in a hybrid role based in Miami, FL. The position involves defending complex civil matters under the Trial & Defense Practice Group, with mentorship and opportunities for early responsibility.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida Bar admission, and at least 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, including pleadings and depositions.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Miami, FL | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base salary

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. This role offers the chance to defend a broad range of complex civil litigation matters while working closely with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced, high-exposure practice.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment

Preferred qualifications

• Exposure to product liability defense preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary range of $130,000–$160,000, determined by experience and market factors
• Annual performance-based and monthly bonus eligibilityMedical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Wellness programs
• 401(k)/retirement plans
• Student loan repayment support
• Additional firm-sponsored perks

Why this role

This position offers hands-on experience in a nationally-recognized trial and defense practice, with strong mentorship, early responsibility, and long-term advancement potential.