Litigation Associate

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential up to $40,000

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Miami seeks an associate with a focus on real estate litigation and international hotel company matters. A minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience, including motions, depositions, and complex discovery, is required. Florida license and strong writing skills are essential.

The role offers opportunity to work directly with clients and to develop business generation skills. Competitive salary with benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 3 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI.
• Ability to prepare cases for trial and draft briefs and motions.
• Florida law license is required; familiarity with Florida federal court system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on real estate litigation and litigation involving international hotel companies.
• Work directly with clients and develop business generation skills.
• Manage motions, depositions, discovery, and case preparation for trial.
• Research and draft briefs and motions with strong writing and analytical skills.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Motions

Depositions

Brief drafting

Research

Client communication

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida bar admission

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity available for a litigation associate in our Miami office, with a focus on real estate litigation and litigation involving international hotel companies. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, and must be well-versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions. Experience handling negligence, fraud, professional negligence matters, as well as complex jurisdictional issues is preferred. Federal or state clerkship and/or appellate law experience is preferred. A Florida law license is required and familiarity with Florida’s federal court system is preferred. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. This candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, and develop business generation skills.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $40,000 + in bonus potential.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.