Litigation Associate

About the role

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in its Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa, FL office for a Litigation Associate in its Financial Services Litigation Practice Group.

This position requires a J.D. degree and membership in the Florida Bar. This candidate should have three or more years of litigation experience, and a federal clerkship is preferred. Burr will consider various types of litigation experience. Quality candidates will be self-starters with great client service skills, strong academic credentials, as well as strong research, writing, organizational and analytical skills. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Florida, and qualifications to practice law in other states is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex legal issues
• Prepare and present legal arguments in court
• Manage and resolve disputes efficiently
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve strategic goals
• Provide excellent client service

Requirements

• J.D. degree and Florida Bar membership
• Three or more years of litigation experience
• Prior federal clerkship preferred

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter with strong client service skills

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential matters

Benefits

We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and staff, and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. The selected candidate will benefit from hands-on mentoring, client contact and long-term advancement opportunity.

Pay

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on case load and project needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Group term life and disability insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
• Paid time off
• Free wellness and mental health services

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].