Associate Attorney

About the role

The Fort Myers office of Kubicki Draper seeks an Attorney with 4+ years of civil litigation experience. Prior insurance defense, premises liability, or bodily injury is highly desired. Trial experience is a plus!

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• 4+ years experience in the area of civil litigation
• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
• Previous experience in litigation, particularly in the areas of Insurance Defense
• Able to work cases from beginning to close, as well as manage resources on cases
• Able to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
• Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to work in a fast paced evolving environment

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy skills
• Experience in insurance defense, premises liability, or bodily injury
• Ability to manage cases from start to finish
• Effective customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Diversity in Leadership: 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds
• Opportunity for Growth: Rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Proper work-life balance with 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

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Flexible hybrid schedule