Hybrid Miami Litigation Associate — Trial & Defense

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami, FL is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role defends a broad range of complex civil matters, including general liability, premises liability, product liability, and high-exposure cases, with hybrid work and close collaboration with senior litigators.

Ideal candidate has JD from ABA-accredited school, Florida bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive litigation, strong writing and research, and

Qualifications

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

Litigation

Legal research

Pleadings & briefs

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Leading international law firm in Miami, FL is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role defends a broad range of complex civil matters, including general liability, premises liability, product liability, and high-exposure cases, with hybrid work and close collaboration with senior litigators.

Ideal candidate has JD from ABA-accredited school, Florida bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive litigation, strong writing and research, and