Senior Associate

Lovegrove & Lastella, PLLC; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lovegrove & Lastella, PLLC in Broward County, Florida, is seeking a Senior Associate attorney to join its expanding first-party property insurance defense practice. The role requires exposure to homeowners' insurance and related litigation, with a strong emphasis on high-quality written advocacy.

You will manage a full caseload, draft reports, conduct motions and depositions, and communicate with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Member in Good Standing with the Florida Bar.
• 3–6 years of civil litigation experience in state and/or federal court.

Responsibilities

• Manage full caseload.
• Prepare initial case assessments/reports.
• Conduct motion practice.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Directly communicate with attorneys and clients via telephone and e-mail.
• Track and record billed time on file-related tasks.
• Oversee associates.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Self-motivation

Excellent communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar in Good Standing

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Lovegrove & Lastella, PLLC is an established and growing law firm located in Broward County, Florida, looking to expand its first-party property insurance defense practice. We are currently seeking an attorney to fill a Senior Associate role. Specific exposure to homeowners' insurance/other property damage related litigation is required. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and have strong writing skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in the State of Florida.

The position offers exceptional growth and advancement opportunities, together with an extremely competitive compensation package, which includes 100% employer paid health, long-term disability, short-term disability, life, dental and vision insurance. This firm also has a generous discretionary bonus package.

Responsibilities

• Manage full caseload
• Prepare initial case assessments/reports
• Conduct motion practice
• Prepare discovery requests and responses
• Take and defend depositions
• Directly communicate with attorneys and clients via telephone and e-mail
• Track and record billed time on file-related tasks
• Oversee associates

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Member in Good Standing with the Florida Bar3
• 3-6 years of civil litigation experience in state and/or federal court.