Attorney - Civil Litigation

Experienced Legal Recruiter Miami & South Florida; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join a prominent national litigation firm's General Liability team. Ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of civil litigation experience and be admitted to practice in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for hearings, and managing discovery, with frequent client communications and collaboration with senior attorneys and support staff.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience as an attorney in civil litigation.
• JD from an accredited law school (Florida admission preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and drafts pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Prepares cases for hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions; ensures documentation is organized.
• Maintains client communications and provides updates.
• Manages discovery, responses, and deposition processes.
• Represents clients in court for routine motions, hearings, or minor trials.
• Advises clients on legal rights, obligations, and risks; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to execute strategies.
• Meets billable hour targets via efficient case management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

Legal Search Solutions is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join a prominent national litigation firm's General Liability team. The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough legal research and drafts pleadings, motions, and other documents under the guidance of senior attorneys or partners.
• Assists in preparing cases for hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions, ensuring all documentation and evidence are organized and complete.
• Maintains communication with clients to provide updates, gather information, and address concerns, ensuring a professional and responsive relationship.
• Handles document reviews, prepares discovery responses, and assists in interrogatory and deposition processes.
• Appears in court for routine motions, hearings, or minor trials to represent clients, often with oversight from more senior attorneys.
• Advises clients on legal rights, obligations, and risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Works closely with senior attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to execute strategies and meet client objectives.
• Meets assigned billable hour targets through efficient case management and prioritization of tasks.

Experience

• At least 5-10+ years of experience as an attorney, with a focus on civil litigation cases are preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• JD from an accredited school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of FL.
• Discretion in handling confidential information, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork.