Litigation Associate Attorney

ABOUT THE FIRM:

Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll is a respected boutique law firm headquartered in North Palm Beach, Florida, serving clients throughout Palm Beach County. Our practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianship, Medicaid and Special Needs Planning, and related litigation. We have built a strong reputation within the local legal community for sophisticated counsel and exceptional client service, and our firm's vision is to become our community's trusted legal advisors to the individuals and families we serve throughout every stage of life.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a skilled legal writer, researcher, and advocate with sound judgment, strong initiative, and a prepared, professional approach to the practice of law. The ideal candidate can independently manage a caseload from inception through final resolution, communicate effectively with clients, third parties, and collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff in a fast-paced environment.

A minimum of 7 years of substantive civil litigation experience is required, along with demonstrated litigation experience and strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. Prior experience in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianship Administration, Elder Law, or related Trusts and Estates matters is preferred but not required. The firm will provide practice-specific training, CLEs, resources, and mentorship for an accomplished litigator looking to expand into these areas.

This is a long-term opportunity within a collaborative firm, offering meaningful pathways for career advancement, increased responsibility and autonomy, client development, and leadership, including future partnership considerations based on performance, professional growth, business generation, and a demonstrated commitment to the firm and its values. We expect a Litigation Associate Attorney to bring a high degree of independence, accountability, and ownership to the role from the outset.

• Independently manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from initial consultation and case strategy through discovery, mediation, trial, and final resolution
• Communicate proactively and professionally with clients regarding case strategy, developments, deadlines, and other relevant aspects of their legal matter(s)
• Develop case strategy, identify legal and factual issues, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations on the progression and resolution of matters
• Prepare, draft and review pleadings, motions, petitions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation related documents and/or materials to prepare and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial with prioritization to emergency matters, including emergency guardianship proceedings, injunctions, and other legal matters requiring expedited court intervention
• Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial, and coordinate with experts and other professionals as needed
• Prepare for and attend in-person and remote hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, evidentiary proceedings, and trials, advocating effectively on behalf of clients
• Lead or participate in settlement negotiations and evaluate settlement offers while advising clients of potential risks, benefits and outcomes
• Own case deadlines, court requirements, discovery obligations, and other critical dates in accordance with firm and team/firm calendaring protocols
• Coordinate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, financial…