Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking an experienced Defense Attorney focusing on personal injury and/or insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, exceptional research and writing skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Spanish fluency is highly preferred.

Job Duties:

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Respond to discovery requests and motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions of witnesses and experts.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare for and represent clients at trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff on case strategy and execution.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in personal injury and/or insurance defense.
• Barred in Texas, with active membership in good standing.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proactive, responsible, diligent, and responsive work ethic.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is strongly preferred.
• Admission to Texas federal courts is strongly preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Texas.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Legal writing and drafting.
• Oral advocacy.
• Case management and organization.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Spanish (preferred).

Headquartered in Florida, this premier law firm is comprised of a fairly large team of seasoned attorneys and handles a variety of issues related to nine areas of practice, including civil-commercial litigation, appellate practice-litigation support, bankruptcy law, commercial-real estate transactions, and loan workouts-restructurings. The firm is also actively involved in community outreach efforts throughout the year.