Litigation Associate – General & Professional Liability

Wicker Smith; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A. is actively seeking motivated Associate Attorneys to join our Melbourne Office.

We seek candidates with 2 to 8 years of experience in general liability and professional liability matters to handle complex cases in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Key responsibilities include managing all aspects of litigation, conducting thorough research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials.
• 2 to 8 years of experience in general liability and/or professional liability defense preferred.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills, with a writing sample required.
• Excellent communication and advocacy capabilities.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates should demonstrate a readiness to take on significant responsibility while being team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers.
• Develop litigation strategies in close collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Trial preparation

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A. is actively seeking motivated Associate Attorneys to join our Melbourne Office.

We seek candidates with 2 to 8 years of experience in general liability and professional liability matters to handle complex cases in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Key responsibilities include managing all aspects of litigation, conducting thorough research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations.