Job Description
The Miami office of Kubicki Draper is seeking an Associate with 3+ years of litigation experience. Prior insurance defense is required. Bodily injury experience is required. Trial experience is highly desired. If you are an associate looking for a great opportunity to grow with a team, this position is for you.
Your Day-to-Day:
Day-to-Day- Draft and review substantive pleadings and motions, analyze discovery issues, and prepare reports for clients.
- Attend court hearings, depositions, meetings with clients, and negotiate settlements.
- Assist with trial preparation and attend trial.
- Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel.
- Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What You Bring
- Previous experience in Insurance Defense litigation is required.
- Personal injury and bodily injury claims experience preferred.
- Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing.
- Stellar academic credentials.
- Drive for Success: Possess an unyielding drive to climb the hierarchical ladder, aspiring to leadership roles and leaving a mark.
- Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our compass?your unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.
- Organizational Mastery: An organized mind paired with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively is crucial.
Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned,
We offer competitive pay, top-tier medical insurance, 401(k) with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm?s shareholders are also from minority groups.matching, and much more.
Opportunity for Growth:
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to Grow: We're on a growth sprint expanding fast and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and ample learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: We real career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.
Perks of Being with Us:
hybrid flexibility, PTO, and wellness-forward programs.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match) Long-Term Value: Over 20% of our team has been with us for 10+ years. We invest in your future ? at every stage.
- Inclusive Environment: Over 50% Inclusive Culture: We're not just a law firm?we?re a team. One that values collaboration, supports innovation, and champions diverse perspectives. In fact, over 70% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
- Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.
About Us
Established in 1963,
At Kubicki Draper is a beacon Draper, we combine over 60 years of legal expertise, offering excellence with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. With more than 250 attorneys across 12 offices, we are a trusted leader in trial, appellate, coverage, insurance defense, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we?ve been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.litigation.
Discover the KD difference: Grow, learn, and evolve with a firm that?s championed
No matter where you are in your legal brilliance for over five decades.journey?from your first case to your hundredth?you'll find the support, challenge, and opportunity to succeed.
Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
Practice Areas & Specialty
Defense, Insurance, Litigation
Key skill Required
- Microsoft Office
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Comprehensive
- Court Hearings
- Inclusive
- Innovation
- Insurance
- Leadership
- Learning
- Litigation
- Negotiate Settlements
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Transaction
- Trial Preparation
- Work-Life Balance
Designation
- Attorney