Title: Litigation Associate

Experience: (3 to 7 years)

Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 

Schedule: Remote/Hybrid (2 days in office)

Billable Requirement: NO

DESCRIPTION:

We seek an inquisitive, forensic and passionate litigation associate for a tight-knit team of lawyers with offices located off Brickell in Miami's downtown district. The firm frequently ranks amongst the highest within its distinguished in their field of workers' compensation and employment defense law, having garnered prestigious accolades such as inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America," "Florida Legal Elite," and "Florida Super Lawyers."

About the Firm: 

Established in the 1950's, the firm has solely focused within Workers' Compensation & Employment Law and are considered pioneers of Florida's modern-day workers' compensation jurisprudence.  For over a quarter-century, our client has maintained the highest possible rating for both legal acumen and ethical conduct from the esteemed Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to our enduring commitment to excellence. The firm prides itself on leveraging cutting-edge technology in a 100% paperless operation.

The Opportunity:

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated legal professional to contribute to a holistic legal practice known for its innovative approach to litigation and practical approach to client service. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of three (3) years as a practicing attorney with a minimum of one (1) year within Florida's workers' compensation law (Chapter 440).

In this role, the associate will become instrumental in the defense of employers, insurers, insurance brokers, and other entities against potentially fraudulent workplace injury claims. The associate, through mentorship and hands-on litigation experience alongside one of the managing partners and leadership staff, will be built up to become an attorney capable of managing a robust caseload from inception to conclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze depositions, shadow mediations and arbitrations, and learn the art of litigation within workers' compensation law

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis with a fiercely forensic investigative approach

• Draft comprehensive and well-written pleadings, motions and other legal filings to be reviewed.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys and paralegals to develop comprehensive defense strategies to protect their clients' interests and mitigate potential fraud within the workplace.

• Engage with directly and actively build a network consisting of insurance agents and brokers and other clients, demonstrating compentency in legal counsel and collaboration.

• Communicate through MS TEAMS, utilize other cutting-edge technology such as case tracking systems, e-discovery, Lexis Nexis and the swath of tools available to ensure meticulous file management and adherence to the highest standards of responsiveness and completion.

Qualifications:

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

• Active member of the Florida Bar with good standing.

• 3+ years as a practicing attorney, with at least 6-months minimum preferably 1-year directly within Florida's Statute 440 workers' compensation law.

• Forensic, inquisitive and curious analytical and research skills.

• Competent, if not superb, legal writing ability.

• Strong verbal skill and adaptive skills and abilities.

• Commitment to litigation of workers' compensation defense cases and passionate in the manner.

• Technologically proficient with modern technology and fast to learn new tools.