What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Kubicki Draper?
Kubicki Draper is seeking an associate attorney interested in joining their litigation practice. 3 years experience in civil litigation required. Experience in Construction Defect Litigation highly desired. This role can be based out of any of our Florida offices and will be on a hybrid schedule.
Requirements
- Stellar academic credentials
- Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
- Desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
- Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
- Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals
- Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
- Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions
- Respond to motions & discovery
- Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
- Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
- Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
Benefits
The KD difference:
- A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
- Family friendly environment
- Attainable incentive bonus
- Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
- More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.
- Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.
Kindly Note: No phone calls or recruiters please.