Attorney - Complex Litigation
Kubicki Draper
Miami, florida
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
The Miami office of Kubicki Draper is currently seeking an Associate with 3+ years of civil litigation experience. Prior insurance defense experience is required. Experience in premise liability, construction insurance coverage, and pre-suit is highly desired.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
- Assist with trial preparation and/or attend trial.
- Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
- Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Requirements
- Previous experience in insurance defense litigation is preferred
- Strong skills in legal research, writing, and persuasive oral advocacy
- An intrinsic client-first approach, ensuring impeccable service
- Previous experience in insurance defense is an asset, though not mandatory.
- A hunger for growth, a customer-first mindset, and impeccable organizational skills
- Member of Florida Bar in good standing, required
Benefits
The KD difference:
Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.
Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.
Perks of Being with Us:
- Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
- Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us
About Us
Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Discover the KD difference: Grow, learn, and evolve with a firm that's championed legal brilliance for over five decades.
Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
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