Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our litigation practice in our Jacksonville, Florida office. EOE
Responsibilities include:
- Work with a collegial team of lawyers on complex insurance and coverage litigation matters.
- Handling and managing litigation files from inception through trial.
- Current cases involve state-wide UM coverage, PIP and Glass/Windshield issues in state and federal courts of Florida
- Preparing written discovery demands and responses, along with discovery motions.
- Participate in deposition preparation and both taking and defending witness depositions.
- Draft extensive dispositive motions.
- Drafting reports and providing file analysis to the client and engaging in direct client contact.
- Attend court appearances for procedural motions, dispositive motions and trials.
- Minimal travel may be required.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Must have an active FL state bar license.
Preferred:
- Excellent writing skills, as demonstrated by a writing sample.
- Proficiency in end-to-end case management, showing a comprehensive understanding of the legal process.
Hybrid Hours:
Minimum 3 days a week in office
2 days a week remotely
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team, email [email protected].
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of litigation experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active Florida state bar license
- Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by a writing sample
- Proficiency in end-to-end case management and comprehensive understanding of the legal process
What We Do
Rivkin Radler LLP is a Northeast regional law firm providing strong legal representation and personalized guidance across a wide range of practice areas. It serves corporations, middle-market companies, large businesses, and successful individuals, helping clients achieve their goals through focused and effective legal services. The firm operates through six offices and has 250 lawyers serving clients throughout the Northeast.
