Mid-Level Associate Attorney Opening in Fort Lauderdale

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Job Description

Associate Attorney 

Our law firm in Miami is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team in downtown Miami. We are looking for a driven professional with four to seven years of law firm experience to represent our clients in high-stakes litigation involving complex business disputes, professional liability defense, and insurance industry matters, including bad faith litigation. If you are an attorney eager to grow your expertise in these areas, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Represent firm clients in litigation involving complex business disputes, focusing on strategic case management, motions practice, and trial preparation.

  • Defend a diverse range of professionals in professional liability matters, including lawyers, accountants, design professionals, trustees, fiduciaries, and insurance agents/brokers (note: we do not handle medical malpractice or represent healthcare professionals).

  • Handle insurance industry cases, representing insurers in coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, and providing coverage opinions and policy analysis.

  • Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality briefs, pleadings, and opinions on complex business and professional liability issues.

  • Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies, ensuring exceptional client service and outcomes in bad faith and related disputes.

Qualifications

  • Four to seven years of law firm experience as an attorney, with significant exposure to at least one of the following: complex business litigation, professional liability defense, or insurance coverage/bad faith matters.

  • Interest in expanding expertise across all listed categories, including complex business disputes, professional liability, and bad faith litigation.

  • Superior analytical, research, and writing skills are required to handle sophisticated legal issues.

  • Florida Bar admission (or eligibility to waive in) is mandatory.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset.

Why Join Us?

Our firm is a leader in complex business litigation, professional liability defense, and insurance law, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Based in the heart of downtown Miami, you’ll work alongside accomplished attorneys, gain hands-on experience in high-profile cases, and develop a versatile skill set in bad faith and coverage disputes. We provide a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, a clear path for career advancement, and full benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and professional development support.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, and writing sample to eric.vetter@gogpac.com We look forward to reviewing your application!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.