Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Vernis & Bowling; Saint Petersburg (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vernis & Bowling in downtown St. Petersburg is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Civil Litigation Defense department. The candidate should have 0-3 years of civil litigation experience, with defense experience strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will join a large, multi-office team of 120+ lawyers across several states. Candidates must be current members of the Florida Bar in good standing. The practice areas include First and Third-Party Property, Products Liability, Insurance,

Qualifikationen

• 0–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Defense experience strongly preferred.
• Florida Bar in good standing required.
• Ability to work as part of a large team across multiple offices.

Aufgaben

• Direct and lead files, provide initial analysis, and develop case strategy.
• Conduct discovery, take depositions, and draft motions.
• Attend hearings and negotiate settlements.
• Assist with and lead trials where appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation experience

Defense experience

Ausbildung

Florida Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Vernis & Bowling's downtown St. Petersburg office is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Civil Litigation Defense department.

Candidates should have 0-3 years of civil litigation experience with defense experience strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be a part of a team of 120+ lawyers located across 19 offices in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Our associates have the opportunity to direct and lead files, provide initial analysis, develop case strategy, conduct discovery, take depositions, draft motions, attend hearings and negotiate settlements. Associates will also be able to assist with and lead trials.

We value our associates and are looking for someone who wants to work as part of a strong team, is willing to make a commitment, and is looking for a long-term place to build skills and experience, all while having a rewarding career.

Candidates must be current members of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Our practice is focused on the areas of:

• First and Third-Party Property
• Products Liability
• Insurance
• General Liability
• Automobile Liability (PIP, BI, UM/UIM, ECL)