Litigation Associate - Trial & Defense (Hybrid)

Launching Point; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flexible paid time off

401(k) retirement plans

Student loan repayment support

Job summary

Launching Point, a leading international law firm in Miami, seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice in a hybrid role. You will defend a broad range of complex civil matters and work closely with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, an active Florida Bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience, including general and premises liability.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters.
• Exposure to product liability defense preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.

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 other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Pleadings

Depositions

Trial prep

Client communication

Time management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Florida Bar Admission

Job description

Launching Point, a leading international law firm in Miami, seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice in a hybrid role. You will defend a broad range of complex civil matters and work closely with seasoned litigators in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, an active Florida Bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience, including general and premises liability.