Senior Commercial Litigation Associate/ Counsel

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its commercial litigation group in the Miami office. The ideal candidate will have substantial courtroom experience and a strong record in both state and federal litigation.

We value bilingual capabilities and a collaborative team environment with a diverse attorney group. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume along with law school transcripts. Florida Bar in Good Standing required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong deposition experience and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience in federal and state court litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial litigation matters.
• Develop and present compelling legal research and arguments.
• Take and defend depositions and craft briefs for state and federal courts.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Deposition

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Job description

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.

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.

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).

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.