Litigation Associate - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Fox Rothschild; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild has an opening in our Ft. Lauderdale office for an associate to join its litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in all aspects of litigation.

We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position. The role requires Juris Doctorate and a license to practice in Florida. The candidate should have strong writing, drafting and deposition experience, and be comfortable handling matters independently while communicating

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in all aspects of litigation.
• JD required; must be licensed to practice in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings and routine motions.
• Take and defend depositions; conduct written discovery.
• Interact directly with adversaries and clients; manage matters independently.

Skills

Litigation drafting & depositions

Independent case handling

Strong writing skills

Client interaction

Health care / construction litigation

Law firm experience or clerkship

Academic excellence

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Florida attorney license

Job description

Fox Rothschild has an opening in our new Ft. Lauderdale office (opening in late September) for an associate to join its litigation practice. The ideal candidates will have three to five years of experience in all aspects of litigation. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong writing skills.
• Experience with drafting and responding to pleadings, routine motion practice, written discovery as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Confidence in independently handling matters and interacting directly with adversaries and clients.
• Law firm experience or post-graduate clerkship preferred.
• Familiarity with health care litigation and/or construction litigation favored.
• Strong academic record required. Qualifications including law review, moot court, and graduation with honors also strongly considered.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].