Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

Profile

Boca Raton office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks senior litigation associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate will assist other lawyers as directed by partners. Will be capable of standard motion practice and procedure including responding to Motions to Dismiss, Answer, and Affirmative Defenses, and filing and defending Motions to Compel Discovery. Be capable of responding timely to discovery requests and be able to file a Motion for Extension of Time as needed. Be capable of taking depositions of corporate representatives from the insurance company, material witnesses on claims, and defending depositions of the clients as needed. Be able to spot legal issues and know when to ask for assistance with legal issues. Be in immediate communication with Partner level attorneys regarding if a 57.105, Motion for Sanctions, or Motions for Summary Judgment is received. Gathering the required information to defend any upcoming evidentiary hearings or depositions. Send out settlement offers every quarter on at least 20% of their caseload each month. Be responsible for: Needs to be able to handle a case from filing through summary judgment including conducting the hearing. Needs to be able to prepare a case for trial so that a Partner level attorney can first chair the trial. Be prepared to second-chair or third-chair the trial. Make sure that all deadlines in the trial order are complied with and that all discovery is completed as needed in order to conduct the trial. Be capable of attending contested hearings including Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment and court-set evidentiary hearings. Be capable to cover hearings and depositions for other attorneys at the firm. Must be licensed as an attorney. The firm offers 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Paid time off, Relocation assistance, Retirement plan, and Vision insurance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306