Miami Hybrid Litigation Associate - Trial & Defense

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks a skilled Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in Miami. The role offers exposure to complex civil matters, including general and premises liability, product liability defense, and high-exposure torts, with hybrid work arrangements.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida Bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience with strong research and drafting

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Florida Bar 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.
• Legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Superior writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters 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 relevant parties.
• Prepare and deliver reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy.
• Engage in 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Trial preparation

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks a skilled Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in Miami. The role offers exposure to complex civil matters, including general and premises liability, product liability defense, and high-exposure torts, with hybrid work arrangements.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida Bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience with strong research and drafting