Miami Litigation Associate Hybrid High-Exposure Defense

Joseph Michaels International; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Miami, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for a hybrid role in the Trial & Defense Practice Group. The position defends a broad range of civil matters, from general and premises liability to product liability, with senior attorneys providing mentorship.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from 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

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 comprehensive 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

Legal research

Pleadings

Motions

Briefs

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in Miami, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for a hybrid role in the Trial & Defense Practice Group. The position defends a broad range of civil matters, from general and premises liability to product liability, with senior attorneys providing mentorship.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida bar in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.