Senior Civil Litigator: Estate & Trusts

Nacba; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll, a respected boutique law firm in North Palm Beach, Florida, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil litigation experience, exceptional legal writing and advocacy skills, and can manage matters from inception through trial. A hybrid work option may be available after one year, with potential for increased responsibility and leadership within the firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar member in good standing.
• Minimum 7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with pleadings, motions, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and with initiative.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from intake to resolution.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Lead and participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Coordinate with paralegals and staff; meet deadlines.
• Develop case strategy and advise on risk and settlement.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Advocacy

Time management

Client communication

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Clio Manage

Clio Grow

NetDocuments

Adobe Acrobat

Kofax

LexisNexis

Job description

Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll, a respected boutique law firm in North Palm Beach, Florida, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil litigation experience, exceptional legal writing and advocacy skills, and can manage matters from inception through trial. A hybrid work option may be available after one year, with potential for increased responsibility and leadership within the firm.