Litigation Associate

About the role

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate to join our Miami office. Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation is a plus but not required. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for handling most aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions; legal research; arguing hearings; managing discovery requests and responses; taking and defending depositions; and assisting with trial preparations and trial.

Responsibilities

• Handling most aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions
• Legal research
• Arguing hearings
• Managing discovery requests and responses
• Taking and defending depositions
• Aiding with trial preparations and trial

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience at a top-tier firm and/or judicial clerkship
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Excellent credentials
• Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation a plus, but not required
• Significant and exceptional writing experience/skills
• Legal research, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, coordinating with local counsel, and generally defending against litigation
• Excellent research and organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Courtroom and deposition experience preferred but not required
• More senior candidates should have substantial experience managing the various aspects of a commercial lawsuit from start to finish.
• More junior candidates should have an exceptional academic record
• Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload, display good judgment, and work well under pressure

Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience at a top-tier firm and/or judicial clerkship
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Excellent credentials
• Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience

• Experience with healthcare/managed care litigation a plus, but not required
• Significant and exceptional writing experience/skills
• Legal research, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, coordinating with local counsel, and generally defending against litigation
• Excellent research and organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Courtroom and deposition experience preferred but not required
• More senior candidates should have substantial experience managing the various aspects of a commercial lawsuit from start to finish.
• More junior candidates should have an exceptional academic record
• Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload, display good judgment, and work well under pressure

Benefits

The salary range for this position is competitive with our peer firms and depends on skills and experience. We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

Pay

The salary range for this position is competitive with our peer firms and depends on skills and experience.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

We offer a professional and friendly work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

About Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.