General Liability Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Diverse, inclusive, team-oriented

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks a driven attorney to join our General Liability practice in Florida. Our General Liability attorneys defend businesses and individuals in premises liability, products liability, and all types of tort matters, including depositions, motions, hearings, and trials.

Must be a Florida Bar member with excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently or in a team. Prior litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prior litigation experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Litigation experience

Education

Florida Bar license

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks a driven, hard-working attorney to join our General Liability practice group. Our General Liability attorneys defend businesses and individuals in a wide range of legal matters, from premises liability to products liability, and all types of torts.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions


• Draft and argue dispositive motions


• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials


• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law


• Prepare pleadings and correspondence


• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel


• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Problem-solving skills


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Prior litigation experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus


• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans


• 401(k) with Employer Matching


• 20 days of Paid Time Off


• Parental Leave


• Professional Development with our \"CSK Learning Series\" and In-Office Lunch and Learns


• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment