Litigation Associate

Ferraro Law; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO

401K plan

Job summary

Ferraro Law Firm in the Brickell district of Miami seeks an Associate to join our Litigation team. A JD from an accredited school and 3+ years of complex litigation experience are required, with active Florida Bar status.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery and coordinate with clients and experts, while supporting trial preparation and negotiations. In-office role with competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years in complex litigation at federal/state level.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate potential new cases for technical and legal issues.
• Research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memos for case use.
• Maintain knowledge of facts and procedures for assigned cases.
• Communicate case status and updates with clients.
• Manage discovery: gathering, review, production, and coordination.
• Conduct all phases of civil discovery and depositions.
• Identify and work with experts and prepare witnesses.
• Assist with trial prep, including exhibits and motions.
• Collaborate on case strategies with other attorneys.
• Participate in negotiations and mediation when needed.
• Maintain organized case files, including correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ferraro Law Firm is a rapidly expanding mid-sized plaintiff personal injury firm, actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate to take an active role in joining our Litigation team. Our firm is conveniently located in the vibrant Brickell financial district of Miami, Florida.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 3years of legal experience in complex litigation at the federal and state level.
• Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• Keenly detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
• Must possess superior legal research and writing abilities, complemented by strong oral advocacy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).

Duties & Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Investigate and evaluate potential new cases for technical and legal issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research on diverse litigation matters and apply findings to case facts and strategy.
• Responsible for having a deep knowledge and understanding of all the facts and procedural aspects of each case that is assigned.
• Maintain effective and consistent communication with clients, including providing updates on case status and progress, as well as upcoming events.
• Research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda for internal and external use, and correspondence related to cases.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the document discovery process, including document gathering, review, production, and otherwise collaborating and interfacing with clients on all aspects of discovery.
• Conduct all phases of civil discovery including drafting written discovery requests, conducting meet and confers with opposing counsel, motion practice related to discovery disputes, and preparing for and conducting depositions.
• Be able to help identify and work with experts as well as identify, select and prepare expert witnesses.
• Collaborate with other firm attorneys to develop and implement case strategies and legal arguments.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, preparation of trial exhibits, and pre-trial motions.
• Trial experience is not required, but highly helpful.
• Participate and assist with negotiations to resolve disputes and represent client interests in alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and complete case files, including legal correspondence.
• Collaborative work with the intake and marketing departments during the investigative stages of cases/claims.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan

Schedule:

Schedule will vary, depending on workload.

Ability to commute/Relocate:

Candidates should reliably commute or be willing to relocate.

Work Location:

This role is based in-office.