Associate Attorney - General Liability

Lydecker LLP•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lydecker is seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice group in Miami. This hybrid role involves handling a variety of defense cases, including premises liability, personal injury, and general liability matters, under the supervision of a partner. First-year attorneys are also welcome to apply. The position requires a Florida bar license in good standing and a JD from an ABA-approved law school. The firm offers partner mentorship and training, flexible work hours, a hybrid work environment, and compensation that depends on experience, with quarterly billable-hour bonuses and annual performance reviews that may lead to salary increases. Lydecker is an AV-rated, full-service law firm with more than 150 attorneys nationwide. The firm describes its culture as centered on excellence, integrity, collaboration, and care, and emphasizes client service, professional development, work-life balance, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Florida bar license in good standing.
JD from an ABA-approved law school.
2–3 years of civil defense litigation experience; first-year attorneys are also welcome to apply.
Previous experience should include managing up to 15 or more cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearing in court, and drafting motions and discovery.
Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word-processing software; ability to type and operate office equipment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, with strong client communication skills.
Clear and persuasive oral communication, including listening, seeking clarification, responding to questions, and participating in meetings when required.
Clear, informative writing; ability to edit for spelling and grammar, adapt writing style, present numerical data effectively, and interpret written information.
Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information and understand and follow general ethical rules applicable to lawyers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in general liability, bodily injury, premises liability, products liability, or construction defect litigation.
Mediation and trial experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

Handle defense matters involving premises liability, personal injury, and general liability under partner supervision.
Meet the position’s billing requirements.
Draft and review, and respond to, petitions or complaints, motions, and written discovery.
Attend hearings and client meetings when requested.
Prepare for and attend depositions.
Assist with preparation for mediations and trials.

Benefits

One-on-one mentorship and training by partners.
Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours.
Annual performance reviews with potential for salary increases.
Flexible work hours and hybrid work environment.
Medical insurance through Cigna, with multiple plan options; partially paid by the firm for the employee.
Outpatient mental health services at no cost and with no copay.
Optional dental and 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.
401(k) after one calendar year of employment.
Paid time off.
Free snacks, Bagel Fridays, and Cuban coffee at the Miami office.
Social events, including Annual Beach Buzz, attorney socials, Corporate Run, and holiday events.
Paid parking or commuter benefits are mentioned among the firm’s extensive perks.