Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Associate Attorney at the law firm will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities essential for managing complex litigation cases. These responsibilities include:
- Analyzing, organizing, and drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, responses, and other legal documents on complex legal matters.
- Demonstrating outstanding attention to detail in all aspects of legal work.
- Exhibiting persuasive skills during hearings and in written and oral communications with clients, courts, and other parties.
- Proficiency in e-discovery and fact development, ensuring thorough preparation and understanding of case details.
- Confidence in taking and defending depositions, demonstrating strong advocacy skills.
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills to address client challenges from both legal and economic perspectives.
- Managing a challenging workload that spans high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work.
- Interfacing directly with clients, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and a commitment to client service.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Litigation Associate Attorney position are required to have:
- Three to four years of litigation experience, preferably gained at a regional, national, or outstanding local law firm.
- An active Florida law license.
- Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Judicial clerkship experience is considered a plus.
Salary Information:
The law firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, although specific salary figures are not provided in the text.
Additional Information:
The law firm is home to approximately 150 litigation attorneys and over 450 total attorneys across the country. The firm represents clients in state, federal, tribal, and other courts and tribunals throughout the . The firm often resolves matters without litigation by conducting investigations, engaging in pre-suit negotiations, and employing alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation.
The law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer, encouraging qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. The firm conducts criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through voluntary self-identification by applicants will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential.
Applicants with disabilities who require accommodations to complete the application process should contact Human Resources. By submitting an application, candidates certify the truthfulness of the information provided and understand that untruthful responses may lead to termination if employed. Documentation proving legal authorization to work in the United States will be required if employed.
