Appellate Associate

Description:

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry is seeking an Appellate Associate with 2-5 years of experience for its downtown St. Petersburg, Florida office. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience handling first-party property or insurance defense matters, with a strong interest in appellate practice. This position will involve working closely with partners to manage complex litigation and develop appellate strategies.

The role involves drafting appellate briefs and motions, analyzing trial records, researching complex legal issues, and presenting oral arguments as needed. In addition, the associate will have opportunities to contribute to case management at the trial level, including depositions, discovery, motion practice, mediations, and hearings.

The successful candidate will be a well-organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple matters and deadlines independently while keeping supervising attorneys and clients informed of case status.

Traub Lieberman offers a collaborative team environment and maintains an active training program to promote professional growth. As a member of our team, the attorney will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with partners who are invested in their professional development and growth.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Florida.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience (first-party property, insurance defense, or appellate preferred).
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Package:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as AD&D, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity,
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Flex Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Paid cell phone and cell phone service
• In-house continuing education credits
• Associate Bonus Program
• Employee referral incentive

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