What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Commercial Litigation position at Armstrong Teasdale?
Summary Description: Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking experienced attorneys with Commercial Litigation expertise to join its Miami office. Litigation Associates have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, highly experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion
- Possesses strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in litigation
- Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services
- Manages business and assists in the generation of business through group and individual efforts
- Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession
Competencies:
- Decision Making – actively makes decisions on client matters with consultation of other attorneys
- Communication - strong, professional communication, both written and orally to both internal and external clients
- Leadership – appropriately delegates tasks
- Continuous Learning - actively embraces learning new skills, areas of the law, mastering new technology and sharing with others
Teamwork – cooperatively works as a member of client teams and begins to lead teams in matters
Alignment to Values - Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm's values on a larger scale; influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion; demonstrates respect by providing solutions and support
Required Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Education: graduate of a Top 25 law school, or a graduate in the top 10% of graduating class from an accredited law school; positions on law school’s premier law journal a plus
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of Florida; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements
Preferred Experience: 3 years’ experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm, bilingual/multilingual speaker
Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect - actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer
Travel Required: Generally, less than 10%, however, this will be case specific and may, at times, involve more travel.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.