Associate Attorney

About the role

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Miami office, focusing on General Liability and Insurance Defense litigation. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will handle a diverse range of civil litigation and insurance defense matters, including automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice defense, and trucking and transportation litigation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating with an experienced legal team.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex litigation matters while continuing to develop litigation and trial experience within a national law firm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Handle cases involving automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice, trucking and transportation, and other civil litigation claims
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, case law, and procedural rules
• Manage written discovery, document review, and production
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, case management conferences, and other court proceedings
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and provide recommendations regarding case resolution
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, pretrial motions, and other litigation materials
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Maintain compliance with court deadlines, client reporting requirements, and internal case management procedures
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and legal support staff on ongoing matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar required
• 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience
• Experience in general liability, automotive liability, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice defense, or trucking and transportation litigation preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience managing discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a legal team
• Professional, responsive, and client-service oriented

What We Offer

QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm

To Apply

• For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
• QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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