Litigation Associate

Burr & Forman; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP in Orlando (also Jacksonville and Tampa) seeks an associate with 4+ years of litigation in transportation, insurance and products liability. A J.D. and active Florida Bar membership are required.

Qualified candidates should be self-starters with excellent communication, case-management, pre-trial and trial experience, and strong legal research and writing skills. This role offers exposure to diverse matters across Florida offices. Georgia and/or Alabama bar admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and Florida Bar admission required.
• 4+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in transportation, insurance and products liability preferred.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills essential.

Responsibilities

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Case management

Education

J.D. degree

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking an associate with 4+ years of litigation experience for its Transportation, Insurance and Products Liability section in the Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, or Tampa, FL office. This position requires a J.D. degree and membership in the Florida State Bar. Qualified candidates should be self‑starters with excellent communication skills, ability to manage case files, have pre‑trial and trial experience, strong academic credentials and exceptionally strong legal research and writing skills. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Florida. While not required, being qualified to practice in Georgia and/or Alabama is preferred.

Additional Information

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families, including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services, among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E‑Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.