Miami Litigation Associate — Hybrid, High-Exposure Defense

Key People; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People seeks a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in hybrid in Miami, FL. The role involves defending a broad range of complex civil litigation matters with experienced litigators in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record, Florida bar admission, 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, and exposure to general/premises/complex tort matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an 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

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Motions and briefs

Deposition participation

Trial preparation

Client communication

Analytical writing

Time management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Key People seeks a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in hybrid in Miami, FL. The role involves defending a broad range of complex civil litigation matters with experienced litigators in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record, Florida bar admission, 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, and exposure to general/premises/complex tort matters.