Litigation Associate — Civil & Maritime Defense (Hybrid)

AMS Staffing Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Referral bonus

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking two experienced Associate Attorneys in Miami, FL, to join a growing defense practice focused on insurance defense, commercial litigation, and maritime matters.

You will manage diverse civil-defense matters, draft pleadings, take depositions, and support trial preparation. Ideal candidates have 3–7+ years in civil litigation, a JD and FL Bar membership, and the ability to handle complex cases with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• JD and Florida Bar in good standing
• 3–7+ years of civil litigation experience
• Background in insurance defense, commercial litigation, premises liability, transportation defense, or related civil defense

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil and maritime defense caseload.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in mediations, and attend court hearings.
• Develop litigation strategies and manage cases through resolution.
• Work with corporate clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation and federal court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior partners on high-value matters

Skills

Deposition

Discovery

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking two experienced Associate Attorneys in Miami, FL, to join a growing defense practice focused on insurance defense, commercial litigation, and maritime matters.

You will manage diverse civil-defense matters, draft pleadings, take depositions, and support trial preparation. Ideal candidates have 3–7+ years in civil litigation, a JD and FL Bar membership, and the ability to handle complex cases with minimal supervision.