Trial & Defense Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Miami

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami, FL, seeks a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role involves defending complex civil matters across general and product liability, with emphasis on research, drafting, and trial preparation.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, or complex tort matters.
• Exposure to product liability defense preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Trial preparation

Deposition support

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Leading international law firm in Miami, FL, seeks a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group. The role involves defending complex civil matters across general and product liability, with emphasis on research, drafting, and trial preparation.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Florida bar in good standing, and at least 3 years of substantive litigation experience.