Litigation Associate - Boston

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions seeks an experienced litigation associate for a prominent national plaintiff’s firm. This on-site role is based in the Miami area, with options in Ft. Lauderdale, and offers a strong growth path within a trial-oriented environment.

The position starts at 100k+ depending on experience, with competitive compensation and benefits and the opportunity to work on complex personal injury, workers’ compensation, or nursing home cases.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in personal injury, workers' compensation, or nursing home litigation.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Legal research

Job description

Our client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an attorney interested in being part of a trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, starting at 100k+ and up depending on experience. This position is on-site in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in a personal injury practice, worker's compensation or nursing home litigation on either the plaintiff or defense side. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong writing and research skills. Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred.

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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