Miami Litigation Associate — High-Exposure Trial & Defense

Connectly Recruiting; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting partners with a leading international law firm in Miami to recruit a Litigation Associate for the Trial & Defense Practice. The role covers a broad range of civil matters, including general and premises liability, product liability, negligent security, and high-exposure claims, with substantial deposition, hearing, and trial exposure.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar admission in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, 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-related 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

JD

Bar admission

Litigation

Legal research

Pleadings

Motions

Briefs

Depositions

Hearings

Mediations

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Time management

Multitasking

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Connectly Recruiting partners with a leading international law firm in Miami to recruit a Litigation Associate for the Trial & Defense Practice. The role covers a broad range of civil matters, including general and premises liability, product liability, negligent security, and high-exposure claims, with substantial deposition, hearing, and trial exposure.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar admission in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive