General Liability Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Corporate discounts

Hybrid work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in Miami, Florida to handle litigation matters, draft motions, manage discovery, and collaborate with a nationwide team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to advance within a respected firm.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar admission, 2+ years of defense litigation experience, and strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Florida.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, transportation, or insurance defense.
• Maritime experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.
• Court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including strategy development and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case assessments and updates.
• Work closely with attorneys on complex matters involving general liability and insurance-related claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit development.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for efficient case management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Technical skills

Litigation experience

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in Miami, Florida. This role involves handling litigation matters, providing sound counsel, and working on challenging cases with talented colleagues nationwide. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with great flexibility.

Duties

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including strategy development and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case assessments and updates.
• Work closely with attorneys on complex matters involving general liability and insurance-related claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit development.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for efficient case management.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Florida.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, transportation, or insurance defense.
• Maritime experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• Court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of Florida.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.

Benefits

• Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401(k) match, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.