Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney in Jacksonville, Florida, with 1-5+ years of defense litigation experience. The role involves handling a diverse caseload, including insurance defense, personal injury, and premises liability. Opportunities exist to engage in various legal areas such as trucking and transportation litigation, wrongful death cases, first-party insurance, professional liability, zoning and land use disputes, construction defect litigation, contract disputes, homeowners' association disputes, and product liability claims.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload with a focus on defense litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and mediation proceedings.
• Collaborate with team members on complex cases.

Requirements

• 1-5+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience in insurance defense, personal injury, and premises liability preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engagement in a variety of legal practice areas.

Company info

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