Litigation Associate

The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferraro Law Firm, P.A. in Miami seeks an experienced Associate to join our Litigation team. The role involves handling complex civil disputes at federal and state levels, managing multiple cases, and collaborating with internal and external contacts.

The office is located in Brickell, and you should be prepared for in-office duty. The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, 3+ years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, exceptional analytical abilities, and a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of complex litigation experience at federal/state level.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate potential new cases for legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and apply findings to case strategy.
• Maintain knowledge of facts and procedures for assigned cases.
• Communicate with clients on case status and updates.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including document collection and review.
• Assist with trial preparation and witness preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Confidentiality

Communication with clients

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferraro Law 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 3 years 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:

Duties 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, including selecting and preparing 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)
• 401(k) 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.