Litigation Associate - Miami, FL

NACBA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild in Miami is seeking an associate for its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of complex commercial and business litigation experience and must be licensed to practice in Florida.

This at-will role offers the opportunity to work on federal and state court matters, with exposure to trials, depositions, and dispositive motions within a large firm environment. Candidates with eDiscovery experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida.
• Two to three years of complex commercial and business litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts.
• Draft dispositive motions and participate in trials and depositions.
• Collaborate with a litigation team in a large law firm setting.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Federal court experience

State court experience

Large law firm experience

Detail-oriented

Trademark infringement

Unfair competition claims

Trials and depositions

Litigation, trade secrets, covenants

eDiscovery

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Florida bar license

Job description

Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Miami office for an associate in the Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of complex commercial and business litigation experience. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong research skills, writing skills, and academic record are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic litigation team.
• Federal court and state court experience required.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience with trademark infringement and unfair competition claims.
• Experience with trials and depositions, including drafting dispositive motions.
• Experience in litigation, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants.
• Experience with eDiscovery, including collection, review and production of electronically stored documents in Florida state and federal matters preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability