Professional Liability Associate Attorney

A law firm in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is seeking a Professional Liability Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of legal experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in various areas of Professional Liability, including attorney malpractice, broker errors and omissions, and architects and engineers errors and omissions. Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills are highly valued for this position.

Job Details:

• Handle cases involving professional liability matters such as attorney malpractice, broker errors and omissions, and architects and engineers errors and omissions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to cases and issues.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and third parties involved in the cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on case strategy and execution.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Florida.
• 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably in Professional Liability or related areas.
• Experience handling cases from inception through resolution.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Experience with case management software is a plus.

Location:

• Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Experience:

• 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably in Professional Liability or related areas.

This large East Coast firm of 300-plus lawyers has offices in five states. It specializes in defense litigation that involves I/P, commercial, mergers & acquisitions and other types of business work. The Florida office reflects the aggressive focus of the other offices but offers as well a friendly, relaxed environment. Pay scales are competitive for the region.