Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler • Jacksonville, FL

1d • 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. This role involves working with a collegial team of lawyers on complex insurance and coverage litigation matters. The position requires handling and managing litigation files from inception through trial, with current cases involving state-wide UM coverage, PIP and Glass/Windshield issues in state and federal courts of Florida. Responsibilities include preparing written discovery demands and responses, along with discovery motions, participating in deposition preparation and both taking and defending witness depositions, drafting extensive dispositive motions, drafting reports and providing file analysis to the client, and engaging in direct client contact. The role also includes attending court appearances for procedural motions, dispositive motions, and trials. Minimal travel may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree