Hybrid Litigation Associate — Miami Trial & Defense

Henderson Group Recruiting; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plans

Student loan repayment support

Job summary

Henderson Group in Miami, FL is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. You will defend a broad range of complex civil matters and work closely with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, is admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing, and has 3+ years of substantive litigation experience focusing on general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• 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 filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and 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

Active Bar Admission in Florida

3+ years litigation experience

General liability experience

Premises liability experience

Complex tort matters

Product liability defense exposure

Legal research

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs

Depositions, hearings, mediations, and

Trial preparation

Strong writing and analytical skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Henderson Group in Miami, FL is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. You will defend a broad range of complex civil matters and work closely with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, is admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing, and has 3+ years of substantive litigation experience focusing on general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters.