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Becker is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and 15 offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker is a diverse commercial law firm who prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. We are looking for professionals who share the same commitment. Becker offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Currently, seeking Litigation Associate for busy Construction Law and Litigation practice located in Ft. Myers. This unique position will provide the ideal candidate to work from the Ft. Myers office or the Tampa office while still providing support to Ft. Myers area clients. The primary emphasis will be litigation on large multi-party construction defect cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and share the firm's commitment to its clients by being prompt, responsive and knowledgeable. Excellent academic credentials with superior research and writing skills required. Construction litigation experience preferred. Member of the Florida Bar required.
Responsibilities include:
Preparation and drafting of pleadings, discovery, motions and memoranda of law
Deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation and attendance
Client relations and communications
Reviewing legal issues and preparing memoranda analyzing legal and factual issues
Document review
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