Hybrid Litigation Associate — Trial & Defense (Miami)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Miami is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role defends broad complex civil matters across general and product liability, with hands-on experience under supervision of seasoned litigators.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, an active Florida bar, and a strong track record in legal writing and motions. This hybrid role offers growth in a dynamic firm.

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.
• 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

Bar admission FL

Litigation experience

Liability matters

Product liability exposure

Legal research

Pleadings & briefs

Depositions & hearings

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Multitasking

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Miami is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role defends broad complex civil matters across general and product liability, with hands-on experience under supervision of seasoned litigators.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, an active Florida bar, and a strong track record in legal writing and motions. This hybrid role offers growth in a dynamic firm.