Lydecker LLP ยท 4 hours ago
Associate Attorney - General Liability
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expLydecker LLP is a full-service law firm seeking an associate attorney with 3+ years of experience for their Orlando office. The role involves handling a variety of cases, including defense of general liability and insurance defense matters under the supervision of a partner.
ConsultingLegal
Hiring Manager
Kadeem Samuel-Grant
Responsibilities
Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
Prepare for and attend depositions
Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial
Must be willing and able to bill
Any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Florida bar license in good standing
Minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
Minimum of 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in personal injury, bodily injury, general liability, construction defect and/or insurance defense litigation
Previous experience managing up to 30 cases at once
Taking and defending depositions
Appearance in court
Motion and discovery drafting
Be self-motivated and a self-starter
Work well independently
Possess strong client communication skills
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Listens and gets clarification
Responds well to questions
Participates in meetings when required
Writes clearly and informatively
Edits work for spelling and grammar
Varies writing style to meet needs
Presents numerical data effectively
Able to read and interpret written information
Ability to work with little supervision
Prioritizes and anticipates work needs
Works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines
Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times
Understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
Preferred
Experience mentoring junior Associates
Mediation and trial experience a huge plus
Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
Use of Microsoft products is preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Currently provided by United Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs - partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
Optional Critical Illness Insurance
Optional Cancer Insurance
Optional Hospitalization Insurance
Optional Health Savings Account
Optional Flexible Spending Account
401k after one calendar year of employment
Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
Collegial work environment
Perks including Bagel Fridays, Free Snacks, Cuban Coffee (only in Miami office)
Social events such as Annual Beach Buzz, Attorney Socials, Corporate Run & Holiday Events
Company
Lydecker LLP
Lydecker is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 160 attorneys and offices throughout Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
E. Taylor George
Partner
Gabriel Costa
Partner
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