Hybrid Litigation Associate: High-Exposure Trial & Defense

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Litigation Associate in Miami, FL, to join a hybrid Trial & Defense Practice. The role involves defending a broad range of civil matters, with opportunities to work closely with seasoned litigators in a fast‑paced environment.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, including general and premises liability, with exposure to product liability defense preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters
• Exposure to product liability defense preferred
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast‑moving environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Trial prep

Pleadings & motions

Time management

Education

JD (ABA‑accredited)

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Litigation Associate in Miami, FL, to join a hybrid Trial & Defense Practice. The role involves defending a broad range of civil matters, with opportunities to work closely with seasoned litigators in a fast‑paced environment.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, including general and premises liability, with exposure to product liability defense preferred.