Litigation Associate – Trial-Ready & Civil/Business

Destin Chamber; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Matthews & Matthews, LLP in Destin, FL is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of civil and business litigation experience. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, develop case strategies, conduct discovery, and draft pleadings and motions while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have first-chair trial experience, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Civil and/or business litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• First-chair trial experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Florida Bar admission and good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy from inception through resolution.
• Conduct discovery and draft pleadings and motions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communication.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Matthews & Matthews, LLP in Destin, FL is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of civil and business litigation experience. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, develop case strategies, conduct discovery, and draft pleadings and motions while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have first-chair trial experience, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.