Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

A highly respected plaintiff litigation firm is seeking a 3+ year associate to join its trial team. This role offers hands-on litigation exposure and the opportunity to work on high-value cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court and at hearings, including pretrial conferences, motions, and trials
• Develop and execute trial strategy and trial presentation materials, including exhibits, demonstratives, and witness preparation
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings with accuracy and persuasive legal analysis
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, E-discovery workflows, document review, and evidence management
• Conduct legal research and produce memoranda and trial-level legal writing using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent tools
• Prepare for and take depositions; prepare and examine witnesses at trial; handle witness interviews and witness preparation
• Negotiate settlements and participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings when appropriate
• Maintain client communication and provide practical counseling regarding strategy, exposures, and case valuation
• Coordinate with trial support staff and manage document management systems (Relativity, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Pacer and docket systems)
• Ensure timely timekeeping and billing entry and meet internal compliance and regulatory obligations
• Assist with appellate briefing and post-trial matters as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the Florida Bar required
• 3+ years exp in prior litigation experience with courtroom and trial exposure; prosecution experience or felony/sex-crimes background is a plus
• Strong courtroom exposure
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience taking and defending depositions and coordinating trial support and witness preparation
• Comfortable handling client counseling, settlement negotiation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution processes
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, timekeeping and billing discipline, and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently

Benefits

• Base Salary + Performance Compensation
• Medical / Health Insurance /Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Potential Profit Sharing
• PTO + Paid Vacation
• EAP
• and more