Miami Litigation Associate - Hybrid, High-Exposure Defense

Essenti Talent; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent, on behalf of a leading international law firm in Miami, seeks a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of substantive litigation experience to join its Trial & Defense Practice. Hybrid schedule in Miami, FL; you will defend a broad range of civil matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions and trial preparation.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned litigators, and opportunities for advancement within a fast-paced, high-exposure

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

Litigation experience

General liability

Premises liability

Complex torts

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Motions and briefs

Trial preparation

Communication with clients

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Essenti Talent, on behalf of a leading international law firm in Miami, seeks a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of substantive litigation experience to join its Trial & Defense Practice. Hybrid schedule in Miami, FL; you will defend a broad range of civil matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions and trial preparation.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned litigators, and opportunities for advancement within a fast-paced, high-exposure