Litigation Associate

Jobot

Sarasota, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$145,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Business Law, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, File Maintenance, Financial Analysis, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Research Skills, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Sarasota, FL
POSTED
Today
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tracy Hann
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Salary: $145,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a a full-service business law firm with offices nationwide, serving regional, national, and international clients across a broad range of industries. Currently, we have a need for a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Associate to join our Sarasota office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to expand their litigation experience within a collaborative, sophisticated, and client-focused law firm environment.

Why join us?
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture
  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters
  • Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
  • Meaningful client interaction and hands-on litigation experience
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Hybrid work flexibility available on a case-by-case basis


Job Details

Responsibilities
  • Manage litigation matters through various stages of the litigation process
  • Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents
  • Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues
  • Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and motion practice
  • Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
  • Review and analyze medical, financial, corporate, and technical records as applicable
  • Maintain case files and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups and offices

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the Florida Bar required
  • Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
  • Prior defense litigation experience preferred
  • Florida state and/or federal court litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment

Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
  • Commercial litigation
  • Construction litigation
  • Insurance defense
  • Labor & employment litigation
  • Professional liability
  • Business disputes


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com