Remote, Florida residency required

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Position Requirements: Florida Bar-licensed (active and in good standing) 3+ years practicing attorney Civil litigation experience (at least 2 years) Prior trial experience, moot court, or mock trial experience (at least 1 year preferred) Prior State Attorney or Public Defender experience (preferred)

Core Responsibilities: Litigation Management: Managing diverse caseloads and representing clients in complex litigation matters in various businesses (e.g., airplane owners, airlines, pilots, aviation maintenance companies, repair shops, aviation manufacturers, component manufacturers, maintenance crews, Fixed-Based Operators, Private charter operations, and more). Litigation Support: Provide litigation support to the Managing Litigation Attorney as needed. Case Evaluation: Assess the facts of cases, identify legal issues to determine viability of client cases. Legal Research: Analyze case law statues, rules, and regulations to build strong arguments. Client Counseling: Advise clients, explain legal options, risks and strategies for informed decisions. Discovery Process: Gather evidence, conduct depositions, issue subpoenas, and prepare discovery requests. Motion Practice: File, draft, and argue motions in support of client’s position. Settlement Negotiations: Resolve disputes, negotiate agreements as authorized by the client. Trial Preparation: Organize evidence, develop case strategies and arguments, draft motions in limine, prepare witnesses for trial, ensure compliance with the trial order, and provide support to the lead trial counsel. Court Representation: Advocate on behalf of clients, present arguments and defend interests in court. Compliance & Compliance: Ensure compliance adherence and follow court rules, court orders, and other legal requirements. Maintain accurate records. Industry Awareness: Understanding of airlines, airplane owners, manufacturers, and other aviation business will be instrumental in representing our clients. Project Management: Ensure client projects are completed on time and within budget while coordinating efforts across operational departments. Additional Duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of the team and the firm.

Required Skills/Abilities: Thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the rules of evidence, the rules of professional responsibility, and trial procedures. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and client service skills. Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills. Excellent oral advocacy and courtroom experience. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to function well in a demanding environment. Ability to delegate tasks to paralegals and legal assistants as appropriate. Self-disciplined with ability to manage work in a remote environment. Occasional night and weekend work will be required.

Reporting Structure: The Litigation Associate Attorney will not have any direct reports. The role will report directly to the Managing Litigation Attorney.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Requirements: Approximately 10% Travel may be periodically required for cases, industry events, firm events, and onsite meetings as required.