Senior Commercial Litigation Associate/ Counsel

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Miami seeks a litigation attorney to join its commercial litigation group. The role offers exposure to sophisticated state and federal matters and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experienced trial lawyers.

Miami office serves clients across Florida and the Caribbean, offering a collaborative, client-focused environment. You bring at least 6 years of commercial litigation experience, an active Florida Bar license in good standing, strong

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong research and writing skills; deposition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions; manage discovery and trial preparation.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and advocacy for hearings and trials.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Depositions

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins is looking to add a Litigation Attorney to its commercial litigation group in the Miami office. As an AmLaw 100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral attorney who wants to be part of a dynamic office.

A Day in the Life

You will be joining a highly skilled team of attorneys who have substantial courtroom experience at the state and federal levels.

The Miami office itself features a diverse group of attorneys, many of whom are fluent in Spanish and other languages, practicing in areas such as litigation, estate planning, taxation, healthcare, real estate, corporate and securities, infrastructure, and more. With over thirty attorneys, the Miami office allows us to best serve our clients in Florida, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Interested in learning more about the Miami office? Check out the office here.

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, copy of their law school transcript.

We Know You

You have at least 6 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience, and you feel confident in your abilities to usher a successful client experience. You enjoy legal research and persuasive writing. You are well-versed in taking and defending depositions and, preferably, have experience in both federal and state court litigation. You pride yourself on your written and oral advocacy skills and are admitted to the Florida Bar (in Good Standing).

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.