Job Description

Cutting Edge Busy Miami Litigation Firm Seeks 1-4 year Associate Immediately for new office in Ocala, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Extensive Legal Research
• Independent Persuasive Legal Writing
• Appearance at Depositions
• Appearance at Hearings
• Appearance at Trials
• Appellate work

Qualifications:

• Florida Bar licensed attorney with 1-4 years of federal and state complex commercial litigation experience;
• Active license in the Southern District of Florida. Middle and Northern Districts of Florida licensure a plus;
• Exceptional research and writing skills; primary responsibilities are written submissions to courts;
• Independent drafting of pleadings, motions, responses, and other federal and state court filings;
• Strong command of the Federal and State Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Focused on civil commercial litigation and capable of effectively learning new practice areas;
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and with clients;
• Entrepreneurial, strong work ethic, desire to grow and expand practice.

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous bonuses based on productivity, health and dental insurance benefits.

Exciting opportunity for an intelligent, results-oriented litigation attorney to represent clients in high exposure matters in a modern boutique firm that provides exceptional representation to its domestic and international client base of wealthy individuals, foreign governments, financial institutions, insurance companies, executives and directors, and shareholders. The firm's trial attorneys have extensive experience in complex business litigation matters, in multiple practice areas, representing domestic and international clients in all stages of commercial litigation and regulatory matters, in Court or Arbitration Tribunals. The firm acts as co-counsel with foreign firms in cross-border litigation and throughout the United States. Ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, roll up their sleeves and focus on quality, not merely quantity. Candidates must proactively research, think outside the box, prepare bespoke legal briefs, and learn new practices areas. The ideal candidate will independently argue motions at hearings, defend and represent clients at depositions, and prepare for and present at mediations. Led by a former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney who values results and strong work product, the team works collaboratively in a relaxed co-working environment in Coconut Grove. The firm provides the best of both worlds with competitive salaries, generous bonuses, plus medical and dental insurance benefits, within a collegial, almost academic, small firm environment. Contingent upon billable and strategic objectives being met, the firm will consider hybrid or remote working. Unlimited career and income potential for candidates who desire to produce high quality work, and either create or grow her/his own book of business. All interested candidates must provide a writing sample, cover letter, and resume.

Job Type: Remote - Full-time

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Benefits:

• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Research and Writing: 1 year (Required)
• Discovery: 1 year (Required)
• Court Room: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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