Remote Associate Attorney – Civil Defense Litigation

Lydecker LLP; Florida; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-on-one mentorship by Partners

Quarterly billable bonuses

Annual performance reviews with salary

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive medical insurance

Job summary

Lydecker LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in a remote Florida role, reporting to a partner and handling a variety of civil defense matters including general liability, bodily injury, and professional liability. Must have a JD from an ABA-approved law school and at least 2 years of defense experience.

The position supports up to 15 ongoing cases, with duties spanning depositions, motions, discovery, and court appearances, along with strong MS Office skills and confidentiality commitments.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an ABA approved law school.
• 2+ years of experience in civil defense litigation.
• Experience handling up to 15 cases simultaneously and deposing witnesses.
• Ability to draft motions and discovery and to appear in court.

Responsibilities

• Defend general liability, bodily injury, and professional liability cases.
• Manage multiple cases with appropriate priority and deadlines.
• Attend and defend depositions; take depositions; appear in court.
• Draft motions and discovery requests; maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Deposition

Court appearances

Motions & Discovery drafting

Billing / time management

Legal research

Education

JD from ABA approved law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet & email

Job description

Lydecker LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in a remote Florida role, reporting to a partner and handling a variety of civil defense matters including general liability, bodily injury, and professional liability. Must have a JD from an ABA-approved law school and at least 2 years of defense experience.

The position supports up to 15 ongoing cases, with duties spanning depositions, motions, discovery, and court appearances, along with strong MS Office skills and confidentiality commitments.