Hybrid Litigation Associate – Miami (Civil Trial & Defense)

Top Dog Recruiting; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plans

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role handles a broad range of complex civil matters, collaborating with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a JD from ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar, 3+ years of substantive litigation, and strong research/writing skills; hybrid work environment offered. This is an excellent platform to develop trial skills and advance within a

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, 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-related 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 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

Legal research

Drafting & pleadings

Litigation strategy

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

E-filing systems

Westlaw/Lexis

Job description

Leading international law firm in Miami seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role handles a broad range of complex civil matters, collaborating with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a JD from ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar, 3+ years of substantive litigation, and strong research/writing skills; hybrid work environment offered. This is an excellent platform to develop trial skills and advance within a