[Hiring] Associate Attorney @Lydecker LLP

Role Description

Lydecker is seeking an associate attorney with 2+ years of experience. The position is remote and will be working with our Jersey City office. The applicant should be admitted to practice in FL. Under the supervision of a partner, the associate will be handling a variety of cases, including the defense of:

• General liability
• Bodily injury
• Professional liability

If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you!

This is a remote position. Candidate must be located in FL.

Qualifications

• FL bar license in good standing
• Minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
• Minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in:
• General liability
• Bodily injury
• Property and casualty
• Insurance defense litigation
• Previous experience should include:
• Working on up to 15 cases at once
• Attending and defending depositions
• Taking depositions
• Appearance in court
• Motion and discovery drafting
• Mediation and trial experience (a plus but not required)
• Computer skills:
• Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
• Use of Microsoft products is preferred
• Ability to type and operate office equipment
• Self-motivated and a self-starter
• Strong client communication skills
• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times

Requirements

• Willing and able to bill a minimum draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
• Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
• Prepare for and attend depositions
• Assist with preparation for mediations and trials

Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
• Salary range depending on depth and years of experience
• Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee
• All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Collegial work environment