Litigation Associate: Growth, Mentorship & Competitive Pay

The Cook Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary from $95k

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

The Cook Group in Florida is seeking an Associate to join our growing litigation team. This role offers hands-on responsibility early on, direct access to firm leadership, and mentorship from seasoned attorneys in a collaborative environment.

You will defend and manage defense files, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and support trial preparation across product liability, toxic tort, and commercial matters. Florida Bar admission and 1–5 years of defense litigation experience are required.

Formación

• Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
• 1–5 years of litigation experience (defense litigation preferred).
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Attention to detail and multitasking capability.

Responsabilidades

• Managing defense files from inception through resolution
• Preparing pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Preparing and arguing motions
• Communicating regularly with clients and insurance carriers
• Assisting with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

Conocimientos

Legal research, writing, analytical

Communication and organizational

Independent and collaborative work

Attention to detail and prioritization

Thrives in fast-paced litigation

Educación

Florida Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

The Cook Group in Florida is seeking an Associate to join our growing litigation team. This role offers hands-on responsibility early on, direct access to firm leadership, and mentorship from seasoned attorneys in a collaborative environment.

You will defend and manage defense files, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and support trial preparation across product liability, toxic tort, and commercial matters. Florida Bar admission and 1–5 years of defense litigation experience are required.