Associate Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is assisting a prestigious client with the recruitment of an Associate Attorney to join a litigation-focused practice in Coconut Grove, Miami. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative and collegial environment.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of litigation experience , a strong interest in litigation, and excellent legal writing skills. Experience with courtroom appearances, depositions, written discovery, and dispositive motion practice is preferred but not required. Federal court experience is a significant plus .

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience or interest in depositions, hearings, and motion practice
• Highly organized, motivated, and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
• Florida Bar admission in good standing required

What Our Client Offers

• Substantial experience litigating matters in State and Federal Courts
• Competitive base salary
• Monthly billable-hour bonuses and annual bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility after one year, subject to supervisory approval
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (partially employer-paid)
• Voluntary life, disability, and accident insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• 401(k) plan
• Supportive, collegial, and team-oriented work environment

Practice Environment

The firm’s primary defense clients include several of the largest international cruise lines , with most matters litigated in federal court in the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division . The practice demands strong organizational skills and exceptional written and oral advocacy. Associates enjoy a high level of autonomy, direct client interaction, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth through hands-on litigation experience, including hearings, depositions, and trial work.