Jobs in Aventura

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with a dynamic, national litigation boutique law firm in their search for a Litigation Attorney to join their firm's Miami office. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in Florida and meet the following requirements:

• At least two years of experience litigating commercial, business or antitrust cases in both state and federal court.
• Experience managing all phases of litigation, including propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions and preparing for and attending hearings and mediation.
• Excellent research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct thorough legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw to support litigation cases.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information and develop case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to provide informed legal advice.

This is a great opportunity to work with a collegial team of successful trial attorneys who are passionate about what they do!

Interested and qualified Florida-based Litigation Attorneys are encouraged to submit a resume for immediate consideration!

All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Advocate for Youth: Children’s Staff Attorney

Location: Broward County, FL

Salary: $71,500 – $81,500 annually

Employment Type: Full-time

Are you a dedicated legal professional passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable youth? Join a premier nonprofit pro bono law firm in Southern Florida. With a team of over 125 employees, we are committed to providing high-quality legal representation to marginalized individuals, helping them navigate complex systems to build a brighter future.

The Role: A Voice for Children

As a Children’s Staff Attorney, you will provide direct, independent legal representation to children and youth within the child welfare system. This is a high-impact role that combines rigorous courtroom advocacy with empathetic client counseling.

• Caseload Management: Meet with and counsel child and youth clients to determine and implement effective legal advocacy strategies.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Maintain a frequent presence in court for dependency proceedings, including status hearings, motion hearings, and trials.
• Collaborative Advocacy: Participate in mediations, negotiations, and treatment team staffings to ensure the child's best interests are represented.
• Systemic Impact: Advocate for child victims of crime, including victims of human trafficking, and assist youth navigating the juvenile delinquency system.
• Legal Precision: Conduct in-depth legal research and draft critical pleadings to support your cases.

What You Bring to the Firm

• Licensure: Member in good standing of the Florida Bar (Required).
• Experience: A background in child dependency law or related areas is highly preferred. Courtroom litigation experience is a significant plus.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: The ability to work empathetically with children who have experienced trauma and a deep commitment to improving the lives of families in the welfare system.
• Communication: Strong advocacy and collaboration skills. Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese) is a strong plus.
• Mobility: Capability for regular travel within Broward County.

Why Join This Mission?

• Impactful Work: You will be part of a team that helps thousands of people every year regain control of their lives.
• Stability & Growth: Work within a large, established nonprofit with 50+ attorneys and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Community Focus: Engage in system advocacy to identify and challenge institutional barriers affecting the underserved.

Ready to use your legal expertise to change a child's life? Apply today!

Project Attorney, LIFT Project

Join our dedicated team as a Project Attorney for the LIFT Project. In this critical role, you will provide advice, counsel, and representation to domestic violence survivors, focusing on legal matters that are essential for achieving financial stability. Your work will directly address issues such as landlord/tenant disputes, consumer law, family law, and public benefits.

This is a unique and impactful position that involves working on-site at the Women In Distress domestic violence shelter three days a week and at our main office in Broward County for the remaining two days. You will work closely with a paralegal to manage a large and diverse caseload, providing direct legal services to those in need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A demonstrable awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve.
• A strong commitment to being a passionate and aggressive advocate for our clients.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and maintain professionalism in a highly stressful environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, including attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work constructively with a diverse group of colleagues and clients.
• Ability to speak more than one language is a significant plus.

Education & Experience

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar is required.
• Experience serving low-income individuals.
• Experience in landlord/tenant, consumer, family law, and/or public benefits law is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary for this exempt, full-time position is $71,500 and may be substantially higher depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for the employee.
• Retirement plans.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off, starting with 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Andell Brown & Associates Law Offices, PLLC proudly serves clients across Miami, Broward, and the Palm Beaches. The firm is dedicated to defending freedom, protecting rights, and advocating for justice. By providing personalized and skilled legal representation, the team is committed to ensuring clients receive the best possible outcomes. With a strong emphasis on client advocacy, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in criminal defense law.

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Criminal Defense Associate at our Miami, FL office. The associate will manage criminal defense cases, including preparing legal documents, researching legal issues, and representing clients in court. Responsibilities include analyzing case facts, conducting legal research, providing strategic legal counsel, and advocating on behalf of clients during negotiations and trials.

• Proficiency in Criminal Law and in-depth understanding of legal issues
• Experience in Legal Document Preparation and case management
• Strong Analytical Skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written Communication Skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the Florida Bar
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and effectively
• A commitment to ethical and client-centered legal practice

The Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa offices of Akerman LLP seek Associates with 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial litigation for the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience are required. Financial institutions litigation experience is preferred. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact for additional information.

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Trial Paralegal

Job Type: Full Time - on site

Location: Miami, FL

Job Overview:

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Litigation Trial Paralegal to join its Miami office. The ideal candidate will have substantial trial experience in both state and federal courts and a strong background in commercial litigation.

This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can provide comprehensive trial and case management support to litigation attorneys..

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $90,000 -$100,000 commensurate with experience
• On-site position in the Firm's Miami office
• Firm pays for parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare trial materials, including binders, exhibits, witness files, and evidence.
• Support attorneys through all stages of a case, from filing to post-trial.
• Draft and format legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas.
• Conduct legal and factual research and summarize findings.
• Manage documents and e-discovery, including indexing and production tracking.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with deposition scheduling, preparation, and exhibits.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and timelines.

Qualifications:

• Solid trial experience in both state and federal courts (required).
• Commercial litigation experience (required).
• Antitrust litigation experience (preferred).
• 3-5 years of paralegal experience in a litigation-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and case management.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation support software.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Our client a Real Estate Investment company with a focus on the investment and management of commercial real estate, has an immediate opening for an In-House Counsel.

Job Description:

The In-House Counsel is responsible for providing guidance and support to the organization on commercial real estate matters. This role will be responsible for managing a variety of commercial real estate transaction matters through the deal lifecycle relating to acquisitions, leasing, property operations, asset management, and corporate governance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide front-line legal support to business organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of leases for clients, real estate transaction and related documents
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to executive team
• Work closely with enterprise functional leads and business teams to help internal clients drive their business strategies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.

Skills and Experience:

• J.D. degree and licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
• Effective communicator (written and oral), with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Candidates will have experience drafting and negotiating documents related to commercial real estate, including leases and property management agreements, among others.
• Candidates should have experience being hands on with Commercial Property Acquisitions and Dispositions.
• Detail oriented and results driven.
• Possess strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once and balance competing demands.
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity, ethics, and maturity and the discretion, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience coordinating across functions and the ability to project manage sensitive matters as needed

AV Rated law firm is seeking an associate attorney with 3-8 years of experience in litigation to handle disputes on behalf of businesses and condo associations including breach of contracts, breach of covenants, and disputes with developers.

The associate will handle all facets of litigation up to trial including hearings, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, negotiations, and trial preparation.

We are looking for a self starter and a team player!

Pay is commensurate with experience. Great benefits.

Billable requirement is 150 hours/month.

MUST BE FLORIDA BARRED AND IN GOOD STANDING

Premiere Complex Commercial Litigation boutique seeks top pedigreed associate with 1-4 years of commercial litigation experience. Most likely big firm or law clerk, definitely top law school and references will be needed. This is a firm that big firms turn to. Often in the news.

In office position in Miami, but with flexibility and an opportunity to join one of the very best teams of litigators anywhere. You will make more than with AM100 but with partner like compensation/culture.

Send me (Pablo Markelis at ) resume as Word Document for immediate consideration. I have placed attorneys with 40+ law firms in SFLA and am working with a bunch on commercial litigation roles (including AM100) in Miami, etc. Hope to chat soon!

Check out my website for 25+ South Florida job opportunities for Attorneys!

The Bennett Law Center is Hiring

Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant | Receptionist | Litigation Paralegal

3377 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33145

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The Bennett Law Center is a growing personal injury law firm in Miami seeking motivated, reliable, and professional individuals to join our team. We are currently hiring for three full-time, on-site positions within our firm.

If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and are looking for long-term growth, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details

• Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• On-Site – Miami, FL (No Remote Work)

• Compensation: Paid weekly (rate discussed directly with Office Manager)

Open Positions

Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant

This position focuses strictly on pre-litigation matters (no litigation work).

• No prior experience required — training will be provided

• Prior Personal Injury experience is a plus and will be given strong consideration

• Opening Bodily Injury (BI) claims

• Communicating with insurance adjusters and medical providers

• Requesting and organizing medical records and bills

• Monitoring client treatment and maintaining regular client communication

• Managing multiple cases simultaneously

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Litigation Paralegal

• Prior Florida Personal Injury litigation experience required

• Strong understanding of Florida civil litigation procedures

• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions

• Trial preparation experience required

• Ability to independently manage case progression from filing through trial

• Ability to handle a heavy caseload in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and case management skills

General Requirements (All Positions)

• Bilingual – Spanish & English (required)

• Strong computer skills (email, document management, case management systems)

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Professional, reliable, and punctual

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are motivated, dependable, and ready to grow within a respected personal injury firm, we encourage you to apply.

Please email your resume to: