Litigation Associate - Sarasota, FL

Fox Rothschild; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild, a national law firm, seeks a talented litigation associate to join our Sarasota, Florida office. The ideal candidate has about three to five years of litigation experience, will take on substantive responsibility, work directly with clients, and advance professionally in a collaborative and supportive environment.

A Juris Doctor and Florida bar license are required, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD required and Florida bar license.
• Three to five years of litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills and solid academic record.
• Experience with trials, depositions, and drafting dispositive motions.
• Experience with eDiscovery in Florida state and federal matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in federal and state courts as part of the Sarasota practice.
• Draft and file dispositive motions and manage complex matters.
• Work directly with clients and colleagues to advance cases.
• Contribute to trial preparation and case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Trial experience

Depositions

eDiscovery

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

eDiscovery software

Job description

Fox Rothschild is seeking a talented and motivated litigation associate to join our growing practice in Sarasota, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with approximately three to five years of litigation experience to take on substantive responsibility, work directly with clients, and advance their career in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (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.
• Federal court and state court experience is required.
• General commercial litigation is required.
• Financial services experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, sound legal judgment, and attention to detail.
• Client-focused mindset with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently while collaborating effectively with teams.
• Experience with trials and depositions, including drafting dispositive motions.
• 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.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].