Miami Litigation Associate - Hybrid, High-Exposure Defense

Confident Search Consultants; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Miami is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join a leading international law firm’s Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role focuses on defending a broad range of complex civil matters, including general and premises liability, product liability, construction claims, and high-exposure litigation.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, with strong research and

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.
• Legal research and drafting of 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

Trial preparation

Deposition participation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Active Florida Bar admission

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Miami is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join a leading international law firm’s Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role focuses on defending a broad range of complex civil matters, including general and premises liability, product liability, construction claims, and high-exposure litigation.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, active Florida bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, with strong research and