Senior Associate Attorney

Requirements

• Florida bar license in good standing
• A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
• A minimum of 5 year of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in Construction, Labor and Employment or General Liability.
• Previous experience should include managing up to 30 cases at once, taking and defending depositions, appearance in court, motion, and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a huge plus; experience mentoring junior Associates a huge plus.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred.
• Ability to type and operate office equipment.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
• Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers

Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
• Salary range depending on depth and years of experience
• Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Remote or hybrid work environment. Depending on your location.
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Collegial work environment
• Perks including Bagel Fridays, Free Snacks, Cuban Coffee (*only in Miami office)
• Social events such as Annual Beach Buzz, Attorney Socials, Corporate Run & Holiday Events