Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper

Applications Closed

Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Miami, Florida

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for drafting and reviewing substantive legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses. Key duties also involve attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and negotiating settlements with clients.

Kubicki Draper's Miami office is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 1 year of insurance defense experience, with preference for experience in automobile first and third-party defense or premise liability. Candidates must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar in good standing and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Drafting Pleadings

Motion Practice

Discovery Response

Hearing Attendance

Deposition Management

Mediation

Settlement Negotiation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Effective Communication

Client Service

Organization

Insurance Defense

Premise Liability

Job Description

The Miami office of Kubicki Draper is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1+ years of insurance defense experience. Experience in automobile first and third party defense or premise liability, highly preferred.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
  • Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
  • Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Previous experience in the areas of insurance defense, first and third party property, and premise liability preferred
  • Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing
  • Stellar academic credentials
  • Drive for Success: Possess an unyielding drive to climb the hierarchical ladder, aspiring to leadership roles and leaving a mark.
  • Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our compass—your unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.
  • Organizational Mastery: An organized mind paired with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively is crucial

Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.

Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.

Perks of Being with Us:

  • Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
  • Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us

About Us

Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Discover the KD difference: Grow, learn, and evolve with a firm that's championed legal brilliance for over five decades.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Kubicki Draper

KD is a full-service civil defense law firm offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial and real estate services. With over 250 attorneys and 12 locations, the firm covers the State of Florida and Alabama.

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