Litigation Associate

Kubicki Draper

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

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience preferred
  • Strong skills in legal research, writing, and persuasive oral advocacy
  • Client-first mindset with a focus on impeccable service
  • Organizational skills and a hunger for professional growth
  • Member of Florida Bar in good standing required

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Attend and chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
  • Negotiate settlements effectively
  • Assist with trial preparations and attend trials as needed
  • Communicate effectively with team members and clients
  • Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

  • Diversity in Leadership with over 70% of attorneys from diverse backgrounds
  • Opportunities for rapid career progression and hands-on experience
  • Emphasis on work-life balance
  • Inclusive environment with significant female representation
  • Comprehensive benefits including flexible hybrid schedule, generous PTO, and competitive medical insurance
  • Long-term growth potential with 15% of staff having ten years or more tenure
Full Job Description
Our Miami office seeks a talented Associate with 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience, preferred. Background in insurance defense, premise liability, construction, and other complex litigation a plus.

Your Day-to-Day:
  • Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
  • Assist with trial preparation and/or attend trial.
  • Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
  • Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Requirements

  • Previous experience in civil and commercial litigation is preferred
  • Strong skills in legal research, writing, and persuasive oral advocacy
  • An intrinsic client-first approach, ensuring impeccable service
  • Previous experience in insurance defense is an asset, though not mandatory.
  • A hunger for growth, a customer-first mindset, and impeccable organizational skills
  • Member of Florida Bar in good standing, required

Benefits

Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.

Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.

Perks of Being with Us:
  • Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
  • Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us


Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

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