Hybrid Litigation Associate - Trial & Defense (Miami)

6 Degrees Search; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Litig ation Attorney in Miami, FL, hybrid role. Join a dynamic Trial & Defense Practice Group handling broad civil matters, from general to product liability. Ideal candidates hold a Florida bar admission, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.

You will conduct research, draft pleadings and motions, participate in depositions and hearings, and work closely with senior litigators on trial preparation and strategy.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record
• Active Florida Bar in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters
• Exposure to product liability defense encouraged
• 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 in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Pleadings

Motions

Depositions

Hearings

Mediation

Trial preparation

Strong writing

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Litig ation Attorney in Miami, FL, hybrid role. Join a dynamic Trial & Defense Practice Group handling broad civil matters, from general to product liability. Ideal candidates hold a Florida bar admission, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.

You will conduct research, draft pleadings and motions, participate in depositions and hearings, and work closely with senior litigators on trial preparation and strategy.