Associate - Trial & Defense

Mid-Level Associate – Trial and Defense – Miami (must be admitted to the Bar in Florida & NY) 

Our Miami office is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney to work with our practice focused on the defense of complex product liability matters (environmental, asbestos, talc, etc.) and commercial disputes, working with product manufacturers, suppliers and insurers in relation to other long-tail and other general liability matters.

Responsibilities

You'll gain experience in:

• Taking depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
• Drafting pleadings and briefs;
• Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients;
• Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Drafting interrogatories and document demands;
• Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
• Submitting filings to the court.

Education and Experience

• J.D./LLM;
• Admission to practice in Florida and New York is required;
• 2-5 years law firm experience required;
• Commercial litigation experience is preferred but not required;
• Environmental/toxic tort experience is preferred but not required;
• Courtroom experience including motions is preferred but not required;

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills:
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.

We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our workplace and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.    

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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