Litigation Associate Attorney

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Summary

Our client is seeking an associate to join our Litigation group, Business and Commercial subgroup. This position is open to our Miami office.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on specific practice group.
• Case Management:
  Assist in managing a variety of cases from inception to resolution, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing for trials or settlements.
• Client Interaction:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates and addressing their concerns promptly and professionally.
• Legal Research and Writing:
  Conduct thorough legal research and draft well-reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations, keeping up-to-date with changes in laws and legal precedents.
• Professional Development:
  Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal skills and knowledge.
• Engage in pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities ensuring access to justice for all individuals.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to influence others
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

Minimum Education

• JD

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 4 years of strong litigation experience across a variety of practices.
• Law firm experience is required.
• Federal court clerkship is a plus.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our client firm's culture. They are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.