Associate Attorney - General Liability

External•Orlando, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lydecker is seeking an associate attorney with 3+ years of experience for our Orlando office. The applicant should be admitted to practice in FL. The firm provides extensive training to its new associates. Under the supervision of a partner, the associate will be handling a variety of cases, including the defense of general liability, construction defect or any insurance defense matter. If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our Florida defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you!

Requirements

This position requires a Florida bar license in good standing
A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
A minimum of 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in personal injury, bodily injury, general liability, construction defect and/or insurance defense litigation.
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
Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
Be 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

Nice To Haves

mediation and trial experience a huge plus
experience mentoring junior Associates a huge plus

Responsibilities

Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
Prepare for and attend depositions
Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial
Must be willing and able to bill
Any other duties as assigned

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
Hybrid work environment
Flexible work hours
Medical Insurance – Currently provided by United 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