Associate Attorney

Lydecker•Boca Raton, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lydecker is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to work with its Florida offices in a hybrid position based in Boca Raton. Under a partner’s supervision, the attorney will handle a variety of civil defense matters, including construction defect, general liability, and professional liability cases. The position calls for a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and strong client communication skills. The attorney will manage litigation matters and perform drafting, discovery, deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial-preparation work. The firm offers partner mentorship and training, flexible work hours, a hybrid work environment, and compensation that depends on experience, with quarterly bonuses based on billable hours and annual performance reviews. Lydecker is an AV-rated, full-service national law firm with more than 150 attorneys. The firm emphasizes client service, integrity, collaboration, employee well-being, professional development, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school.
1–3 years of civil defense litigation experience.
Previous experience handling up to 13 or more cases simultaneously.
Experience attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearing in court, and drafting motions and discovery.
Strong work ethic; self-motivated and able to work independently.
Strong client communication skills and effective oral and written communication abilities.
Basic knowledge of computer operations, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word-processing software; ability to type and operate office equipment.
Ability to keep client and firm information confidential and apply ethical rules relevant 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 a variety of civil defense cases, including construction defect, general liability, and professional liability matters, under partner supervision.
Draft, review, and respond to petitions and complaints, motions, and written discovery.
Attend hearings and client meetings when requested.
Prepare for and attend depositions, including taking and defending depositions.
Assist with preparation for mediations and trials.
Manage a caseload that may include 13 or more cases at once.
Communicate with clients and participate in meetings when required.
Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information and follow applicable ethical rules.

Benefits

Partner mentorship and training.
Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours.
Annual performance reviews with potential for salary increases.
Flexible work hours and hybrid work environment.
Medical insurance with multiple plan options, partially paid by the firm for the employee.
Free outpatient mental health services with no copays.
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.
Paid parking or commuter benefits.
Social events and workplace perks, including Bagel Fridays and free snacks; Cuban coffee is available only in the Miami office.