Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper Tallahassee , FL 32308

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Kubicki Draper is a full-service law firm founded in 1963 providing trial, appellate, coverage, commercial and real estate transaction services. With over 180 attorneys and 12 offices, we represent clients throughout the entire State of Florida and the southern parts of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. We are a highgrowth law firm with several opportunities across Florida. Come join the firm with over 5 decades of experience servicing the Florida market.

We have a strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development. Our goal is to bring in talent from all backgrounds, cultural perspectives and life experiences who share our desire to provide excellent service to our clients, make a positive impact on the legal community and grow professionally.

At Kubicki Draper we are 36% minority owned and over 55% of our attorneys are women. Come join the firm with over 5 decades of experience servicing the Florida market and the southern parts of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.

Requirements

The Tallahassee office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Attorney with at least three years of experience practicing law in the state of Florida, preferably in the area of Insurance Defense. Prior experience with automobile negligence and/or premise liability is a plus.

Qualifications:

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
Desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm
Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals
Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
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
Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment

Benefits

The KD difference:

A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Drapers attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.
More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.

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