Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Skillfully trying cases, presenting evidence, making arguments.
Being fully prepared to try a case by reviewing the pleadings, evidence, discovery, depositions, summaries, exhibits and timelines.
Experience And Skills Required:
- Member of the Florida Bar in good standing
- Minimum of 5 years experience in civil litigation
- Must have tried to verdict at least 5 civil jury trials
- Preferred to be Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer
- Preferred to be a graduate of the Keenan Trial Institute, Gerry Spence Method, or the Trial Lawyers College
- Admitted to the U.S. Middle District of Florida
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Florida law and civil procedure
- Strong legal research skills with the ability to effectively interpret and apply Florida case law, statutes, and Florida Evidence Code
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and review pleadings
- Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team, including coordinating with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Deposition experience ranging from client preparation to deposing opposing expert witnesses
- Extensive understanding of Proposals for Settlements, Offers for Judgements, etc.
- Medical knowledge pertinent to personal injury litigation
- You must be able to type at least 35 words per minute
- You embrace computers and technology.
