Attorney - Litigation (Miami)

DLA Piper; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is looking for a Litigation Attorney (non-partnership track) to join its Miami office. This role requires a Florida-admitted lawyer with at least 4 years of litigation experience, particularly in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will handle complex legal issues, maintain efficient communication with partners and clients, and exhibit exceptional project management and legal expertise.

This position offers a hybrid work environment, balancing regular office presence with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in litigation matters.
• Florida Bar admission required.
• Experience in healthcare and/or ERISA matters is desired.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with clients and legal teams.
• Draft pleadings and briefs in litigation cases.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.

Skills

Oral communications

Writing

Legal knowledge and expertise

Client orientation

Project management

Analysis and strategic thinking

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Litigation Attorney (non-partnership track) to join its group. This position is open to Florida-admitted lawyers open to working in our Miami office.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Experience working on litigation matters in state and federal courts including drafting pleadings and briefs, taking and defending depositions, addressing discovery disputes and general litigation case management.
• Experience in healthcare and/or ERISA matters is desired.
• Previous state court or federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Education

• JD

Bar Admission

• Florida

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations;
• Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts;
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product;
• Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends;
• Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time;
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm;
• Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities;
• Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement;
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff;
• Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.

Desired Skills

• Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.
• Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership.
• Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.
• Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.