Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper West Palm Beach , FL 33405

Posted 3 weeks ago

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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 high-growth law firm with several opportunities across Florida. Come join the firm with over 5 decades of experience servicing the Florida market.

Requirements

The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper is accepting applications from Florida Licensed attorneys interested in joining their litigation team. 3+ year lawyer wanted for busy personal injury defense practice, with ability to advance. Looking for a candidate who is solution oriented, writes well, wants to learn, and work on unique cases with issues of law. Personal injury OR litigation experience preferred. Full time preferred, but schedule is flexible ideal candidates will have at least 3+ years of experience in the area of insurance defense litigation. Experience in Bodily Injury highly desired.

Highly Valued Qualities:

Strong academics, research and writing skills a plus, as well as possessing strong/persuasive oral advocacy
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.
Very 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:

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 and family friendly environment.

Fast track to career growth and development

Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with 20% match, exclusions apply)

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.

Come grow, learn and evolve with us! No phone calls or recruiters please.

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Posted 2 weeks ago

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