First Party Property Associate Attorney

Job Title: First Party Property Associate Attorney
Job Location: Miami, FL

Job Overview:
A leading law firm in Miami, FL is seeking a First Party Property Associate Attorney with a focus on General Liability defense. This role is ideal for experienced attorneys licensed in Florida, who have 3-10 years of experience in defending against Medical Malpractice and Assisted Living/Long Term Care cases. The ideal candidate will play a key role in representing clients through all stages of litigation, including trials and appeals.

Duties:

• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and hearings.
• Review and prepare detailed summaries of medical records and case documents.
• Draft and file motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, preparing them for depositions and trials.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and appeals.
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Collaborate with clients to develop defense strategies tailored to their specific needs.

Requirements:

• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Florida.
• 3-10 years of experience in General Liability, Medical Malpractice, or Assisted Living/Long Term Care defense.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal cases with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in drafting and responding to discovery-related motions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective court representation.
• Ability to conduct and defend witness depositions, both fact-based and expert.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle intricate legal issues.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• High level of organizational and time management skills to meet case deadlines.

Job Location:

• Miami, FL

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a robust 401(k) match for financial stability.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities with access to training and mentoring programs.
• A supportive, inclusive work environment that values creativity and career development.
• Access to resources for skill development and leadership fast-tracking opportunities.

This full-service business law firm has offices in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Louisville, Lexington, West Palm Beach, Chicago, Pensacola, Phoenix, Panama City, U.S. Virgin Islands, Orange County, Las Vegas, San Juan and Los Angeles. The firm has expertise in the areas of corporate structure, intellectual property, immigration, international law,real estate transactions,title insurance defense,bankruptcy,asset protection,land use,probate litigation,estate planning,commercial litigation,real estate litigation, andmergers and acquisitions.