Description:

Overview:
A Full-Service Business Law Firm, a multi-office national law firm is seeking Attorneys to join our Miami Office with experience in the following practice areas: general liability defense, insurance defense, first party property defense, and commercial litigation.

Responsibilities:

Provide client communication and advice as it relates to litigation risks and outcomes, legal rights and obligations, etc.
Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Drafting and performing legal review and analysis and advising on issues for the area of law practiced.
Carrying out and organizing research on legal issues involving corporate law, commercial contracts, etc.
Preparation and attendance of mediations and hearings as required.
Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to case hearings.
Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
Timely preparation of discovery to opposing parties, and respond to discovery by opposing parties.
Development of new clients, maintain relationships with existing clients.
Meeting requirements for designated minimum billable time (hours/receivables)
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

5+ years of litigation experience in general liability defense, insurance defense, first party property defense, and commercial litigation.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited university
Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with bar of the State of Florida.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and research skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product.
Strong computer skills including, MS Word, Outlook and Excel, Westlaw and time-billing software.