Lydecker LLP ยท 1 day ago
Associate Attorney - General Liability
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expLydecker LLP is a full-service law firm seeking an associate attorney with 4+ years of experience in civil defense litigation. The role involves handling a variety of cases, including premises liability and personal injury, under the supervision of a partner.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Must be willing and able to bill
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 mediations and trials
Qualification
Required
FL bar license in good standing
Minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
Minimum of 4 years of civil defense litigation experience
Previous experience working on up to 15+ cases at once
Attending and defending depositions
Taking depositions
Appearance in court
Motion and discovery drafting
Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
Ability to type and operate office equipment
Self-motivated and a self-starter
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 in general liability, bodily injury, premises liability, products liability, or construction defect litigation
Mediation and trial experience
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Currently provided by Cigna 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
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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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
E. Taylor George
Partner
Gabriel Costa
Partner
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