Litigation Associate Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Job Description:

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Salary:

$110,000 – $130,000 per year A bit about us: Our client isseeking a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to jointheir team in Sarasota, providing litigation support throughoutFlorida. The role involves managing a diverse and engaging caseloadin complex litigation from start to finish. Ideal candidates haveexperience in construction, financial services defense, or realproperty litigation, as well as strong written and oral advocacyskills. Candidates should be comfortable drafting pleadings,motions, discovery, handling depositions and dispositive motions.

Why join us? This is an exceptional opportunity for a talentedlawyer with a strong background in complex commercial litigation towork on high-profile cases and make a significant impact. Our firmis renowned for its commitment to excellence, and we are dedicatedto fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Thesuccessful candidate will be instrumental in handling complexlitigation matters and will have the opportunity to work with someof the most respected legal minds in the industry. Job Details As aLitigation Associate, your responsibilities will include: 1.Managing all aspects of complex litigation cases from inceptionthrough to resolution. 2. Drafting pleadings, motion papers, andappellate briefs, and arguing motions in both state and federalcourts. 3. Conducting and managing discovery, including taking anddefending depositions. 4. Representing clients in mediations,arbitrations, and trials. 5. Collaborating with partners,associates, and clients to develop litigation strategies. 6.Conducting legal research and analysis to advise clients onpotential litigation risks and outcomes. 7. Maintaining up-to-dateknowledge of the construction industry, including changes in lawsand regulations. 8. Providing exceptional client service andmaintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications:

1. A JurisDoctorate degree from an accredited law school. 2. Must be a memberin good standing of any state bar. 3. A minimum of 3-5 years ofexperience in commercial/complex litigation. 4. Strong experiencein all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions,motion practice, and trial. 5. Excellent legal research,analytical, and writing skills. 6. Strong negotiation skills andthe ability to resolve disputes efficiently. 7. Exceptional clientservice skills with the ability to interact with clients in aprofessional manner. 8. The ability to work independently as wellas collaboratively in a team environment. This is a fantasticopportunity for a highly motivated and experienced lawyer to takeon a challenging and rewarding role in our firm. If you are astrategic thinker with a passion for litigation and a deepunderstanding of the construction industry, we would love to hearfrom you. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clickingthe “Apply Now” button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Weprovide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity andall qualified candidates receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. SometimesJobot is required to perform background checks with yourauthorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates withcriminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicablefederal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds,including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiativefor Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.