Complex Commercial Litigation Associate / Miami

A highly regarded, international law firm is seeking a qualified Litigation Associate for a position in their Business Litigation Practice Group. This position will be based in Miami. The ideal candidate is an associate with 2+ years of experience, preferably including significant experience handling healthcare and other complex commercial litigation matters. This Associate would be expected to take ownership/responsibility of various healthcare litigation and related healthcare regulatory matters. Candidate must be able to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys and will be routinely required to:

  • Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis of pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents;
  • Draft pleadings and other case documents;
  • Attend hearings throughout the country;
  • Manage matters from commencement to final resolution;
  • Manage the collection, review and production of ESI, including working with clients, vendors, contact attorneys and colleagues to efficiently complete such discovery projects on time and on budget; and
  • Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys.

Candidate must possess:

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
  • Strong organization and matter management skills;
  • Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associates, Support Staff and Vendors;
  • Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team;
  • Familiarity with and ability to prepare litigation documents;
  • Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;
  • Clear and effective drafting skills;
  • Strong negotiating skills;
  • Juris Doctor; and,
  • must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Florida.

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