Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. • Miami, FL

20d • $95,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority-owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for its Miami office. The role focuses on general liability and insurance defense litigation and handles civil litigation matters including automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice defense, and trucking and transportation litigation.

The Associate Attorney manages matters from inception through resolution, performs litigation and trial-preparation work, and communicates with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel. The position offers exposure to complex litigation matters and opportunities to develop litigation and trial experience within a national law firm. It is full-time and offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Professional, responsive, and client-service-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in general liability, automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice defense, or trucking and transportation litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle cases involving automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice, trucking and transportation, and other civil litigation claims.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
• Manage written discovery, document review, and production.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, case management conferences, and other court proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and recommend case resolutions.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, pretrial motions, and other litigation materials.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain compliance with court deadlines, client reporting requirements, and internal case management procedures.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal support staff on ongoing matters.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree