Litigation Associate

Daniels Rodriguez & Cruz; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels, Rodriguez & Cruz is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Miami, FL office. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience with background in insurance defense and construction defect matters.

The candidate will practice on a full-time, on-site basis and collaborate closely with partners and team members. The position involves drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents, conducting legal research, and supporting trials in State and Federal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in insurance defense, preferably construction defect litigation.
• Admitted to the Florida Bar and in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent thinker with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis.
• Managing all aspects of assigned cases.
• Taking and attending depositions.
• Attending hearings.
• Participating in site inspections and mediations.
• Preparing for and attending trials.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
• Collaborating with Partners and other members of the litigation team.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Construction defect litigation

Oral & written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description

Daniels, Rodriguez & Cruz (DRC) is a Florida-based civil litigation firm established in 1984, with decades of experience representing clients in State and Federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. The firm concentrates on commercial litigation, construction law, professional liability defense for design professionals, and insurance defense. With three offices across Florida, DRC provides strategic, cost-effective, and results-focused legal services. The firm holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and U.S. News. DRC emphasizes integrity, transparency, and building long-term client relationships in every matter.

Role Description

The Litigation Associate will work full-time on-site in the Miami, FL office. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, preparing discovery requests and responses, and reviewing documents. The role involves attending hearings, depositions, and mediations, as well as supporting trials in State and Federal courts. The Litigation Associate will collaborate with partners and other team members, communicate with clients and experts, and help develop case strategies in commercial, construction, professional liability, and insurance defense matters.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Managing all aspects of assigned cases
• Taking and attending depositions
• Attending hearings
• Participating in site inspections and mediations
• Preparing for and attending trials
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
• Collaborating directly with Partners and other members of the litigation team

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Have experience in insurance defense, preferably construction defect litigation
• Be admitted to the Florida Bar and in good standing
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be an independent thinker and self-starter
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills
• Be able to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess strong attention to detail, with quality of work being paramount