Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation
About The Position
Lydecker is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–7 years of experience for its Miami office. The attorney will work under a partner’s supervision on a variety of cases, including the defense of general commercial litigation, as part of the firm’s Florida defense litigation practice group. Applicants must be admitted to practice in Florida. The role involves drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery; attending hearings and client meetings; preparing for and attending depositions; and assisting with or participating in mediations and trials. The attorney must be willing and able to bill. The firm offers partner mentorship and training, a remote or hybrid work environment, flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Requirements
- Florida bar license in good standing.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school.
- 3–7 years of civil defense litigation experience.
- Ability to manage up to 30 cases at once, take and defend depositions, appear in court, and draft 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, able to work independently, and possesses strong client communication skills.
- Clear 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, presenting numerical data effectively, and interpreting written information.
- Maintains client and firm confidentiality and understands and applies general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, insurance regulatory matters, breach of contract actions, breach of fiduciary duty cases, professional negligence actions, derivative actions, or tortious interference.
- White-collar crime experience.
- Mediation and trial experience.
- Experience mentoring junior associates.
- Proficiency with Microsoft products.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and respond to petitions, complaints, motions, and written discovery.
- Attend hearings and client meetings when requested.
- Prepare for and attend depositions.
- Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial.
- Be willing and able to bill.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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, partially paid for by the firm for the employee, with multiple plan options.
- Outpatient mental health services at no charge and with no copays.
- Optional dental and vision insurance.
- Optional voluntary life and disability insurance.
- Optional voluntary accident insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Cancer insurance.
- Hospitalization insurance.
- Optional health savings account.
- Optional flexible spending account.
- 401(k) after one calendar year of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Collegial work environment.
- Perks including Bagel Fridays, free snacks, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
