Hybrid Litigation Associate - Trial & Defense (Miami)

The Recruiting Hive; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Student loan repayment support

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Miami, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role involves defending complex civil matters, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to work closely with seasoned litigators.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience in general or premises liability, product liability exposure welcomed.

Qualifications

• JD from an 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 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

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Motions drafting

Briefs drafting

Deposition

Hearings

Mediations

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Time management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Miami, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role involves defending complex civil matters, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to work closely with seasoned litigators.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience in general or premises liability, product liability exposure welcomed.