Consumer Financial Services, Data & Technology Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate in commercial litigation for its Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience and strong research, writing and analytical skills, plus federal and state court exposure.

The ideal attorney holds a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school and is a member of The Florida Bar. Financial institutions litigation experience is preferred and a commitment to client service is

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in federal and state court actions.
• Financial institutions litigation experience preferred.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Court experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA accredited)

Florida Bar membership

Job description

The Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa offices of Akerman LLP seek Associates with 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial litigation for the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience are required. Financial institutions litigation experience is preferred. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

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