Litigation Associate - Personal Injury at Kubicki Draper West Palm Beach, FL

Comunidade Metodista; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity in Leadership

Opportunity for Growth

Work-Life Balance

Inclusive Environment

Comprehensive Benefits

Long-Term Growth

Job summary

Kubicki Draper’s West Palm Beach office seeks a litigation associate (entry-level or more experienced) to support pre-suit and defense matters in personal injury and insurance defense. Florida Bar admission is strongly preferred, with remote or hybrid options available for Florida residents.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing.
• Proficient in Word, MS Office, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Stellar academic credentials.
• Drive for success and leadership aspirations.
• Client-centric approach and organizational mastery.

Responsibilities

• Draft/review and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings; negotiate settlements.
• Proficient use of Word, MS Office, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Fast-paced work ethic

Education

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Word

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Litigation Associate - Personal Injury job at Kubicki Draper. West Palm Beach, FL.

The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper seeks an entry-level litigation attorney or someone with more experience to assist with pre-suit and litigation insurance defense cases. Experience or interest in personal injury is preferred but not required. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their legal career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

We strongly prefer a candidate who is a member of the Florida Bar. However, attorneys who recently passed the February bar exams and are sitting for the July 2024 Bar exams are welcome to apply. Remote and hybrid options are available; however, candidates must live in Florida.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery

• Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel

• Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing

• Must be proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel

• Communicate in a highly effective manner with colleagues and clients

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Stellar academic credentials

• Drive for Success: Possess an unyielding drive to climb the hierarchical ladder, aspiring to leadership roles and leaving a mark.

• Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our compass—your unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.

• Organizational Mastery: An organized mind paired with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively is crucial

Benefits

Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.

Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.

Perks of Being with Us:

• Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
• _Comprehensive Benefits:_Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
• _Long-Term Growth:_Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us

About Us

Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Discover the KD difference: Grow, learn, and evolve with a firm that’s championed legal brilliance for over five decades.