Litigation Associate - Miami, High-Exposure Defense

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice. You will defend a broad range of civil matters, including general and premises liability and complex torts, with significant hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive litigation, and strong research and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar in good standing
• 3+ years substantive litigation experience
• Experience with general liability or complex tort matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions and briefs

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
• Collaborate with partners and team to advance case objectives

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Deposition participation

Trial preparation

Communication skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Leading international law firm in Miami seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice. You will defend a broad range of civil matters, including general and premises liability and complex torts, with significant hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive litigation, and strong research and drafting skills.