Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP•Jacksonville, FL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our litigation practice in our Jacksonville, Florida office. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Must have an active FL state bar license.

Nice To Haves

Excellent writing skills, as demonstrated by a writing sample.
Proficiency in end-to-end case management, showing a comprehensive understanding of the legal process.

Responsibilities

Work with a collegial team of lawyers on complex insurance and coverage litigation matters.
Handling and managing litigation files from inception through trial.
Current cases involve state-wide UM coverage, PIP and Glass/Windshield issues in state and federal courts of Florida.
Preparing written discovery demands and responses, along with discovery motions.
Participate in deposition preparation and both taking and defending witness depositions.
Draft extensive dispositive motions.
Drafting reports and providing file analysis to the client and engaging in direct client contact.
Attend court appearances for procedural motions, dispositive motions and trials.
Minimal travel may be required.