Description:
Summary:A Global Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney (non-partnership track) to join its group. This position is open to Florida-admitted lawyers open to working in our Miami office.
Responsibilities:
- These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer's ability to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations;
- Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts;
- Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product;
- Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends;
- Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time;
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm;
- Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities;
- Foster relationships and anticipate clients' needs to achieve continued engagement;
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff; and
- Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.
Desired Skills:
In addition to the general job specifications outlined above, lawyers are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency commensurate with their position and experience in the core competencies summarized below.
- Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.
- Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership.
- Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.
- Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.
Education:
JD
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of experience.
- Experience working on litigation matters in state and federal courts including drafting pleadings and briefs, taking and defending depositions, addressing discovery disputes and general litigation case management.
- Experience in healthcare and/or ERISA matters is desired.
- Previous state court or federal clerkship experience is a plus.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our A Global Law Firm culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home