Litigation Associate - Real Estate & International Hotels (Miami)

Dinsmore; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Miami is seeking a litigation associate focused on real estate litigation and matters involving international hotel companies. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience, including motions, depositions, complex discovery and ESI, and must hold a Florida law license.

Appellate or clerkship experience is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients and to develop business generation skills within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI.
• Experience preparing cases for trial and drafting briefs and motions.
• Florida law license is required; familiarity with Florida federal court system preferred.
• Strong academic background with excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and argue motions, take depositions, and handle complex discovery and ESI.
• Work directly with clients and develop business generation skills.
• Prepare cases for trial and draft briefs and motions.
• Research and analyze legal issues across real estate litigation and hotel-industry matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Motions and briefs

Depositions

Discovery and ESI

Legal research and writing

Business development skills

Education

Florida Bar license

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com .

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity available for a litigation associate in our Miami office, with a focus on real estate litigation and litigation involving international hotel companies. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, and must be well-versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions. Experience handling negligence, fraud, professional negligence matters, as well as complex jurisdictional issues is preferred. Federal or state clerkship and/or appellate law experience is preferred. A Florida law license is required and familiarity with Florida’s federal court system is preferred. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. This candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, and develop business generation skills.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential.

Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [e-mail] .

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

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