Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Student Debt Repayment

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Robust Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Miami is seeking a highly motivated Associate with 3 years of litigation experience to join their Trial and Defense team. This role involves working on the defense of civil litigation matters, including general liability and high-exposure product liability claims. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and significant client interaction. Benefits include hybrid work flexibility, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation experience needed for the role.
• Candidates must excel at legal research and writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Interview clients and eyewitnesses to accidents.
• Report on the status of cases to clients.

Skills

Strong academics

Litigation experience

Exceptional legal research and writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

Admitted to practice in Florida

Job description

Overview

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated Associate with 3 years of litigation experience to join the Trial and Defense team. In this role, you will work on the defense of a variety of civil litigation matters, including general liability, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, construction, automotive accidents, and property damage claims – to name a few. You will also work on the defense of high-exposure product liability claims. Working with our experienced attorneys, you will gain hands-on experience and litigation skills as part of a busy and energetic team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients and eyewitnesses to accidents
• Report on the status of cases to clients
• Significant interaction with clients

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Florida
• Strong academics
• Litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Career Development – Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.