Litigation Associate — Hybrid, Trial & Defense (Miami)

CareerNerds, LLC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami offers a hybrid Litigation Attorney position focused on defending complex civil matters. DOJ-adjacent responsibilities include research, pleadings, depositions, and trial prep while collaborating with seasoned litigators.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of litigation experience in general and premises liability or related tort matters. Strong writing and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters.
• Exposure to product liability defense preferred.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and relevant parties.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients on case status and strategy.
• Engage in direct communication with clients and insurers.
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision.

Skills

General liability

Premises liability

Complex tort matters

Product liability defense

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Motions drafting

Trial preparation

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Leading international law firm in Miami offers a hybrid Litigation Attorney position focused on defending complex civil matters. DOJ-adjacent responsibilities include research, pleadings, depositions, and trial prep while collaborating with seasoned litigators.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of litigation experience in general and premises liability or related tort matters. Strong writing and multitasking skills are essential.