Associate Attorney

Lydecker LLP•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lydecker is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join its defense litigation practice group in Boca Raton. The role is hybrid and supports the firm’s Florida offices. Under a partner’s supervision, the associate will handle a variety of matters, including construction defect, general liability, and professional liability cases. The position requires a Florida law license in good standing and a JD from an ABA-approved law school. The associate will manage litigation matters, communicate with clients, draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery, and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. The firm offers partner mentorship and training, a hybrid work environment, flexible work hours, and compensation and benefits that include quarterly billable-hour bonuses and paid time off.

Requirements

Florida bar license in good standing.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school.
1–3 years of civil defense litigation experience.
Previous experience should include managing up to 13 or more cases at once; attending and defending depositions; taking depositions; court appearances; and drafting motions and discovery.
Basic knowledge of computer operations, 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 written communication, including editing for spelling and grammar, adapting writing style to meet needs, presenting numerical data effectively, and interpreting written information.
Ability to keep client and firm information confidential and follow ethical rules applicable to lawyers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in general liability, bodily injury, premises liability, products liability, or construction defect litigation is preferred.
Mediation and trial experience is a plus but not required.
Familiarity with Microsoft products is preferred.

Responsibilities

Bill a minimum amount of time (the posting does not specify the minimum).
Draft, review, and respond to petitions and complaints, motions, and written discovery.
Attend hearings and client meetings when requested.
Prepare for and attend depositions.
Assist with preparation for mediations and trials.
Handle a variety of cases, including construction defect, general liability, and professional liability matters, under a partner’s supervision.

Benefits

One-on-one mentorship and training by partners.
Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours.
Annual performance reviews with potential for a sizeable salary increase.
Flexible work hours.
Medical insurance through Cigna, with multiple plans; the firm partially pays the employee’s coverage, and outpatient mental health services are free 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.
Bagel Fridays, free snacks, and Cuban coffee at the Miami office.
Social events, including an annual beach event, attorney socials, a corporate run, and holiday events.