Hinshaw & Culbertson

Defense Litigation Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson$80K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the Florida State Bar in good standing
  • 3+ years of general litigation and tort defense experience
  • Experience in Florida and federal courts
  • Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
  • High level of professionalism and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in general and premise liability matters
  • Manage cases from inception through resolution
  • Draft and respond to legal documents
  • Conduct depositions and participate in mediations
  • Develop litigation strategies and provide legal analysis
  • Collaborate with colleagues for efficient case management
  • Maintain strong client relationships and communicate effectively

Benefits

  • Strong mentorship and professional development support
  • Work-life balance with hybrid work arrangements
  • Opportunities for early responsibility and hands-on experience
  • Access to diverse and challenging caseload in a dynamic practice
  • Long-term career growth potential within the firm
Full Job Description
Litigation Attorney

Location: Florida (Miami preferred)
Experience Level: 3+ Years
Department: Litigation - Defense

Position Overview

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Florida team, focusing on general litigation and premise liability. This role presents an excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and long-term career growth within a dynamic and expanding practice. Attorneys in this role will manage a diverse and challenging caseload, with early responsibility and the opportunity to work across state and federal courts while receiving strong mentorship and professional development support.

Key Responsibilities
• Represent clients in general and premise liability matters in Florida, and federal courts.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct depositions, attend hearings, and participate in mediations & settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide legal analysis on complex matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate case developments effectively.

Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida State Bar and in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in general litigation and tort defense.
• Experience handling matters in Florida, and/or federal courts.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and client service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team. We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

To apply, please submit your resume and unofficial law school transcript.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.

About Hinshaw & Culbertson

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a U.S. based law firm with offices in 11 states and London. The firm was founded in 1934 and has over 500 lawyers. Hinshaw offers a full-service practice with an emphasis in litigation, corporate and business law, environmental, labor and employment law, professional liability defense, and wealth preservation and taxation matters. The firm serves clients ranging from emerging and middle-market businesses to Fortune 500 companies, as well as governmental and public entities.
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