Attorney

Milber Makris Plousadis Seiden; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental options

Vision options

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Options

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Continuing Legal Education

Job summary

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP is seeking a highly motivated defense attorney with 3 to 8+ years’ experience handling professional liability claims and/or representing architects and engineers and handling complex construction claims. Candidate must have strong analytical and communication skills and must have prior experience taking and defending depositions.

This role offers growth in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Florida and in good standing.
• Excellent research, writing, and legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Managing caseload with partner oversight.
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Researching and writing memorandums.
• Reporting to clients and attending hearings/conferences.
• Taking and defending depositions; attending site inspections.
• Consulting with expert witnesses and attending mediations.
• Trial preparation and participation.

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a highly motivated defense attorney with 3 to 8+ years’ experience handling professional liability claims and/or representing architects and engineers and handling complex construction claims. Candidate must have superior analytical and communication skills and must have prior experience taking & defending depositions. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a growing, dynamic firm with a great working environment and opportunity for advancement. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.

Qualification requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Florida and in good standing
• Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of Florida Court Rules and Procedures
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis
• Strong work ethic, ability to manage caseload and work in a team environment
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, attending hearings and trials preferred

Duties and responsibilities of attorneys include but are not limited to:

• Managing caseload (with oversight by partners depending on experience level)
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Research and writing of memorandums
• Reporting to clients
• Attending hearings and court conferences
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Attending site inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trials

MMP&S Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Options
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Continuing Legal Education