Associate Attorney needed for Miami office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm located in Miami, FL is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in General Liability, with a focus on Medical Malpractice and Assisted Living/Long Term Care defense. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 3-10 years of experience in these areas who are licensed to practice in Florida. The ideal candidate will join a team dedicated to providing comprehensive legal representation to a diverse range of clients, defending against complex liability claims.

Duties

• Review and summarize medical records to support client advocacy.
• Draft motions, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court hearings.
• Prepare clients for depositions and attend depositions as required.
• Draft and submit reports throughout various stages of litigation, including trial and appellate activities.
• Respond to discovery requests and draft motions related to discovery.
• Regularly attend court appearances to represent client interests.
• Take and defend depositions of both fact and expert witnesses.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
• 3-10 years of experience in defending General Liability claims, including Medical Malpractice and Assisted Living/Long Term Care.
• Experience with discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Florida Bar.

Certifications

• Must hold a valid license to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex legal matters.
• Excellent research, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with drafting and responding to discovery-related motions.
• Experience in depositions, both taking and defending, for fact and expert witnesses.

Job Location

• Miami, FL

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) match for future financial planning.
• Professional growth opportunities through mentoring and training programs.
• Career development with a focus on internal promotions and leadership paths.

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.