Attorney

Biscayne Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm based in Miami is seeking an associate attorney to manage client defenses in a construction docket, handling various tasks from attending hearings to consulting with clients. This role requires effective communication and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should ideally have a Juris Doctor degree and experience in civil litigation. Competitive salary based on location ranges from $140,000 to $195,000.

Qualifications

• Must work effectively with the legal team and support staff.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Experience or knowledge in construction litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings and mediations.
• Argue motions and conduct depositions of witnesses.
• Consult with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Ability to manage client defense

Effective communication

Legal research skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Bridging the Gap Between Top Legal Talent and Leading Law Firms | Lateral Recruiting Expert | Driving Legal Careers Forward

About the Company - An AV-rated civil litigation defense firm in Miami, recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, is seeking an associate attorney to primarily concentrate on a construction docket, managing all aspects of client defense with guidance from the firm's partners. This mainly involves defending general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals against claims related to commercial construction. Additionally, you will likely handle various other civil litigation cases.

The ideal candidate must work effectively with the legal team and support staff under general supervision. We require someone who can perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings and mediations
• Argue motions and conduct depositions of lay and expert witnesses
• Consult with clients, opposing counsel, and the judiciary
• Coordinate case handling with claims personnel

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Administrative, and Consulting

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

Fort Lauderdale, FL $170,000.00-$195,000.00

Miami, FL $140,000.00-$160,000.00

Plantation, FL $141,000.00-$225,500.00

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