Associate - Trial & Defense

Mid-Level Associate – Trial & Defense – Miami
. Our Miami office is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney to work with our practice focused on the defense of complex product liability matters (environmental, asbestos, talc, etc.) and commercial disputes, working with product manufacturers, suppliers and insurers in relation to other long-tail and other general liability matters.

• Taking depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
• Drafting pleadings and briefs;
• Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients;
• Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Drafting interrogatories and document demands;
• Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
• Submitting filings to the court.

• J.D./LLM;
• Admission to practice in Florida and New York is required;
• 2-5 years law firm experience required;
• Commercial litigation experience is preferred but not required;
• Environmental/toxic tort experience is preferred but not required;
• Courtroom experience including motions is preferred but not required;

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.

Work as one - We are a globally connected team that acts with a firm-first mentality to achieve success.

Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do.

Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement.

Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth.

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution;
Life/AD&D Disability;
Flexible Spending Account;
Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance;
Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Pet Insurance;
Commuter Benefits.

We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our workplace and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Law Practice