The Associate Attorney will handle a diverse range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice defense, and trucking and transportation litigation.
The ideal candidate will have
3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating with an experienced legal team.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex litigation matters while continuing to develop litigation and trial experience within a national law firm.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities- Manage general liability and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
- Handle cases involving automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice, trucking and transportation, and other civil litigation claims
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, case law, and procedural rules
- Manage written discovery, document review, and production
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, case management conferences, and other court proceedings
- Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and provide recommendations regarding case resolution
- Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, pretrial motions, and other litigation materials
- Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
- Maintain compliance with court deadlines, client reporting requirements, and internal case management procedures
- Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal support staff on ongoing matters
Qualifications- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar required
- 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience
- Experience in general liability, automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice defense, or trucking and transportation litigation preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience managing discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
- Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a legal team
- Professional, responsive, and client-service oriented
What We OfferQPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm
To ApplyFor immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
#LI-AR1The pay range for this role is:
95,000 - 140,000 USD per year (Miami)
