Senior Civil Litigator – Trial-Ready & Client-Focused

Experienced Legal Recruiter Miami & South Florida; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join a prominent national litigation firm's General Liability team. Ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of civil litigation experience and be admitted to practice in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for hearings, and managing discovery, with frequent client communications and collaboration with senior attorneys and support staff.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience as an attorney in civil litigation.
• JD from an accredited law school (Florida admission preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and drafts pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Prepares cases for hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions; ensures documentation is organized.
• Maintains client communications and provides updates.
• Manages discovery, responses, and deposition processes.
• Represents clients in court for routine motions, hearings, or minor trials.
• Advises clients on legal rights, obligations, and risks; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to execute strategies.
• Meets billable hour targets via efficient case management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

Legal Search Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join a prominent national litigation firm's General Liability team. Ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of civil litigation experience and be admitted to practice in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for hearings, and managing discovery, with frequent client communications and collaboration with senior attorneys and support staff.