Job Overview: A law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a Litigation Attorney with a proven track record of winning, including jury trials, to handle a large and active caseload from filing through verdict. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and research skills, a strong courtroom presence and eagerness to try cases.
Job Duties:
- Meet with clients and file lawsuits
- Propound and respond to written discovery
- Schedule and attend fact witness depositions
- Retain all appropriate experts and attend all expert depositions
- Schedule and attend all hearings
- Prepare for and attend mediations
- Prepare cases for trial and try cases to verdict
- Prepare and file appropriate post-trial motions
- Attend file audits, litigation attorney meetings, and trial clinics
Requirements:
- A license in good standing to practice law in Florida
- A proven track record of winning, including jury trials with a minimum of 2 jury trials as first chair
- The ability to handle a large and active caseload from filing through verdict
- Success providing direction and guidance to a team of staff
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Analytical and research skills
- A strong courtroom presence and eagerness to try cases
Education & Certifications:
- Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Florida Bar
- Certification in Trial Advocacy (preferred)
Skills:
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical and research skills
- Courtroom presence
- Team leadership
- Case management
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus eight paid holidays
- Bonuses
- Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, and other medical coverages)
- Bereavement Leave
- Hospital Leave
- Group and Optional Life insurance
- 401(k) with company matching