Associate Attorney

Build My Great Team•Miami, FL

4d•$120,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Freidin Brown, P.A. is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its plaintiffs' medical malpractice and personal injury team in Miami, FL. This role involves working directly with the Managing Partner on high-stakes catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. The firm, specializing in medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction litigation, and insurance litigation, represents clients throughout Florida. This is a long-term opportunity for an attorney aiming to build a career in trying serious injury and malpractice cases, offering direct mentorship and a clear path to increased case responsibility. Business development is not a primary focus; the firm emphasizes case execution and client service.

Requirements

0–3 years of litigation experience, ideally in plaintiffs' medical malpractice or personal injury.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
Highly intelligent, self-starting, and driven, with a strong academic and professional pedigree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused approach.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple case deadlines independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior clerkship or law review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with a caseload of medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters from intake through resolution.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
Prepare for (and eventually take and defend) depositions of parties, treating physicians, and expert witnesses.
Work with the managing partner and paralegal staff to develop case strategy and trial preparation.
Review and analyze medical records to identify and develop claims of negligence and damages.
Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates and manage expectations.
Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
Coordinate with expert witnesses on causation, standard of care, and damages issues.
Manage and oversee case deadlines to ensure compliance with all court deadlines.