Litigation Associate

Clark Partington, a Gulf Coast regional law firm with a professional, collaborative culture and modern work environment is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Pensacola.

Qualified candidates will be admitted to practice in Florida and have 1-5 years of litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions; preparing and responding to discovery; drafting appropriate pleadings; researching, drafting and arguing motions; and preparing for mediations and trial. Ideal candidates will be able to write effectively, think strategically and critically, and have practiced in one or more areas of civil litigation, such as construction, real estate, contract, employment, directors' and officers' liability, and professional liability.

More information about the firm's practice, its attorneys, staff and recognitions may be found at www.clarkpartington.com.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Experience drafting pleadings and related documents for state and federal litigation and arbitration
• Drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive motions
• Managing litigation and litigation strategy from inception through discovery and trial
• High level of detail-orientation and exceptional research, writing and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of the processes of State and Federal litigation including trial procedures, discovery and document production
• Professionally work with the Court, other attorneys, and offices of opposing counsel
• Advising clients on legal risks and compliance in litigation and commercial transactions
• Experience preparing for and attending mediation and negotiating resolutions of legal disputes
• Experience with case and document management applications such as Everlaw is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law Degree from Accredited Law School
• Member in Good Standing, The Florida Bar
• Experience - 1-5 Years

Salary starting at $80,000 and commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS :

The firm offers a competitive salary with an exceptional benefits package including employer-paid health insurance, employer-paid short and long-term disability including life insurance, optional group dental & vision insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION :

Please send a cover letter and resume to Paula Andrews, COO, at pandrews@clarkpartington.com. All inquiries and resume submissions will be held in strict confidence. Following an interview, a background check as well as a drug test, will be performed and references will be checked.

Notice: It is the policy of the firm to provide opportunities to all qualified individuals, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.