Litigation Associate
searcy denney scarola barnhart shipley paWest Palm Beach, FL
Litigation Associate
searcy denney scarola barnhart shipley paWest Palm Beach, FL
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About the role
Litigation Associate A highly respected plaintiff litigation firm is seeking a 3+ year associate to join its trial team. This role offers hands-on litigation exposure and the opportunity to work on high-value cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in court and at hearings, including pretrial conferences, motions, and trials
- Develop and execute trial strategy and trial presentation materials, including exhibits, demonstratives, and witness preparation
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings with accuracy and persuasive legal analysis
- Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, E-discovery workflows, document review, and evidence management
- Conduct legal research and produce memoranda and trial-level legal writing using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent tools
- Prepare for and take depositions; prepare and examine witnesses at trial; handle witness interviews and witness preparation
- Negotiate settlements and participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings when appropriate
- Maintain client communication and provide practical counseling regarding strategy, exposures, and case valuation
- Coordinate with trial support staff and manage document management systems (Relativity, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Pacer and docket systems)
- Ensure timely timekeeping and billing entry and meet internal compliance and regulatory obligations
- Assist with appellate briefing and post-trial matters as needed
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the Florida Bar required 3+ years exp in prior litigation experience with courtroom and trial exposure; prosecution experience or felony/sex-crimes background is a plus
- Strong courtroom exposure
- Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience taking and defending depositions and coordinating trial support and witness preparation
- Comfortable handling client counseling, settlement negotiation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution processes
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, timekeeping and billing discipline, and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently
Benefits:
- Base Salary + Performance Compensation
- Medical / Health Insurance /Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance 401(k)
- Potential Profit SharingPTO + Paid VacationEAPand more
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
2 days ago
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