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Job Description
South Florida Law firm representing public and private sector clients is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 2-5 years experience,&nbsp;preferably in governmental law to represent the firm's public sector clients in all aspects, including administrative procedure and hearings, litigation, land use, telecommunications, public works contracts, code enforcement, open meetings, open records, and municipal prosecutions.&nbsp; Must be willing to assist as required in all aspects of the firm's public sector practice, represent clients in public meetings – including evenings, draft ordinances and resolutions, contract review, perform legal research, and participate in public official seminars and training sessions.&nbsp; Should have litigation and contract transactional experience. A strong personal commitment to representing public sector clients is preferred. Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

Associate Attorney

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Job Description
First Party Plaintiff
 
· Great place to grow
· Good people
· Stretch yourself
· No overly structured
· Marketing is a big priority, generating great results
· Could be a hybrid role for the more senior attorneys
· Monthly formula above minimum threshold (prorated)
· Standard benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K (contributing).

Associate Attorney, First Party Plaintiff

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Job Description
Trusts &amp; Estates / Private Wealth Partner- Miami, Florida 
Our client, an AmLaw 200 law firm with a sophisticated private client practice, is seeking an experienced Trusts &amp; Estates / Private Wealth Partner to join its growing team in Miami, Florida. 
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in estate planning, trust administration, tax planning, and wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held business owners.
Responsibilities
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Advise clients on all aspects of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning.
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Develop and implement sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies, including family limited partnerships, grantor trusts, charitable planning, and related structures.
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Counsel fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust and estate administration matters.
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Collaborate with investment advisors, accountants, and other professionals to deliver holistic wealth planning solutions.
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Manage and grow client relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and private businesses.
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Contribute to firm growth by leveraging an existing book of business and participating in business development initiatives.
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</ul>
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in Florida required.
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10+ years of experience in trusts &amp; estates, tax, or private wealth law at a leading firm or boutique.
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LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.
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Established client base or portable book of business strongly preferred.
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Deep knowledge of estate, gift, and income tax laws as they relate to individuals, trusts, and estates.
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Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and drafting skills.
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Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to providing personalized, high-touch client service.
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Fluent in Spanish is highly preferred.
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</ul>

Trust & Estates Partner (Miami, Florida)

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Job Description
Excellent opportunity for recent law school graduate who is interested in gaining experience. The Entry Level Attorney role provides new hires with an opportunity to learn about and familiarize themselves with our various practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!
We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills. 
 
* Candidate must have already graduated and should be licensed to practice in Florida. 
* Florida Bar Required. 
 
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes our benefits package. We are looking to hire a candidate with the aforementioned bar membership(s) who is local, within commuting distance of Boca Raton, FL.
Job Responsibilities – in this role, you will…
· Comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and demand letters
· Draft and review pleadings and correspondence to initiate actions
· Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
· Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
· Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable
 
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills
· Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
· Demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
· Meticulous analytical skills and attention to detail
· Ability to work independently
 
Required Education and Training
· Juris Doctor
· Bar membership in Florida
· Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred

Entry Level Attorney

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Job Description
A well-established Trusts &amp; Estates practice is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Associate to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated estate, tax, and fiduciary matters for high-net-worth domestic and foreign clients, in a collaborative environment that supports long-term career development.
Key Details
Experience Level: 3–8 years of experience in Estate Planning, Estate &amp; Gift Taxation, and Estate/Trust Administration
Education: Tax LL.M. or Estate Planning LL.M. strongly preferred
Billable Hours: 1,850–1,950 annually (varies by location)
Compensation Range: $180,000 – $300,000 (depending on experience and market)
Responsibilities
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Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth domestic and foreign clients on estate planning strategies.
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Draft sophisticated estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and wealth-transfer instruments.
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Handle estate and gift tax planning matters, including GST planning and complex multigenerational strategies.
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Manage estate and trust administration matters, including probate, fiduciary guidance, and tax filings.
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Provide counsel to charitable organizations, foundations, and corporate fiduciaries such as banks and trust companies.
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Conduct tax analysis involving cross-border planning, closely held business structures, and family entities.
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Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across tax, corporate, and private client practice groups.
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Mentor junior associates and contribute to practice development initiatives.
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</ul>
Qualifications
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3–8 years of experience in estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and trust/estate administration.
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Strong drafting and analytical skills with experience preparing complex planning instruments.
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Tax LL.M. or Estate Planning LL.M. required or strongly preferred.
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Excellent academic credentials and strong research/writing capabilities.
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Ability to manage sophisticated client relationships with discretion and professionalism.
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</ul>

Mid- Level Trust & Estate Attorney

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Job Description
Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 36 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service. 
Our Fort Lauderdale, FL office is growing and actively seeking an Associate Attorney interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism. 
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. 
OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney Litchfield Cavo seeks highly motivated, diligent associate attorneys with at least two years defense litigation experience. Prior experience in Worker's Compensation defense is preferred, but not required. Must be licensed to practice in Florida courts. 
SKILLS and ABILITIES The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:
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<li>proactively work independently and as part of a team;</li>
<li>demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;</li>
<li>excellent written and verbal communication skills;</li>
<li>strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;</li>
<li>ability to move from case to case;</li>
<li>knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and,</li>
<li>proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet</li>
</ul>
RESPONSIBILITIES Experienced attorneys’ responsibilities include handling a caseload involving substantial litigation defense and may include a variety of practice areas such as workers compensation. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:
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<li>draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;</li>
<li>draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;</li>
<li>conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;</li>
<li>prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;</li>
<li>review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;</li>
<li>review, assess and handle matters from inception to trial;</li>
<li>assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances; and,</li>
<li>interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.</li>
</ul>
Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments. 
Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation)

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Job Description
Job Title: Construction Law Attorney
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000, commensurate with experience
 
Work Arrangement: Onsite, with occasional travel to clients' sites
Our client, a respected legal firm with a significant presence in the vibrant South Florida construction industry, is seeking an experienced Construction Law Attorney to join their Fort Lauderdale office. This firm specializes in high-profile construction projects across Florida and the Caribbean, representing a wide range of clients, including ENR “Top 400” contractors, large specialty subcontractors, construction management firms, and sureties. With deep expertise in construction law, the firm supports its clients through every phase of construction, from project development and contract formation to litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
 
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Provide legal counsel on all aspects of construction projects, including project development, contract formation, and project administration.</li>
<li>Represent clients in claims resolution, litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.</li>
<li>Act as project counsel to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks throughout the construction lifecycle.</li>
<li>Collaborate with a team of Board-Certified attorneys and leverage extensive experience in Florida’s construction law landscape.</li>
</ul>
 
Key Requirements:
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<li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the Florida Bar.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction law, including litigation and dispute resolution.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Florida construction law and project management processes.</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.</li>
</ul>
 
Preferred Qualifications:
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<li>Board Certification in Construction Law by the Florida Bar.</li>
<li>Experience representing large construction firms or contractors on high-profile projects.</li>
<li>Familiarity with construction-related insurance and surety claims.</li>
</ul>
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Construction Litigation Attorney

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Job DescriptionCompany Description 
Senior Trial Attorney – Step into the Spotlight at The Ward Law Group
You’ve earned your stripes. You’ve stood before juries. Now, step into a courtroom where your skill doesn’t just matter—it dominates.
At The Ward Law Group, we don’t just litigate—we lead. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work two years in a row, we’re growing fast and trying big cases against major corporate defendants and insurance giants. We’re looking for a battle-tested Senior Trial Attorney who’s hungry for verdicts, thrives under pressure, and is ready to fight—and win—life-changing results for our clients.&nbsp; In 2023 we engaged in a confidential settlement over $100,000,000. You will have the opportunity to do more of this.
Job Description 
⚖️ What You’ll Be Trying (Real Upcoming Trials)
You won’t be reviewing records. You’ll be leading high-stakes litigation from complaint to verdict. These are real cases—not hypotheticals—with 2025 trial dates, high-value policy limits, and catastrophic injuries:
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<li>CASE 1: facial fractures; $1.5M policy - Offer: $150,000</li>
<li>CASE 2: Commercial truck crash; C5-C7 fusion; $1M policy - Offer: $205,000 &nbsp;</li>
<li>CASE 3: Lyft red-light crash; herniated C4-C5; $1M policy - Offer: $90,000</li>
<li>CASE 4: Commercial carrier; disc replacement surgery; $1M policy - Offer: $180,000</li>
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Other cases to be tried in 2026:
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<li>CASE 5: Scooter vs. Semi | Neurocognitive injuries + spine surgeries, $10M policy</li>
<li>CASE 6: Femoral fracture, brain injury, ORIF, psychiatric overlay, $1M Policy</li>
<li>CASE 7: Scooter vs. Semi | Biceps tendon repair, cervical &amp; lumbar discectomy, post-concussion syndrome | $10M policy</li>
</ul>
Your Role:
If you read about these cases and thought, “Yes! I want to try that case!!” this is the place for you.&nbsp; You’ll take the reins:
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<li>Depose expert witnesses, conduct mediations, and deliver compelling arguments in court</li>
<li>Mentor junior litigation staff while overseeing paralegals and case managers</li>
<li>Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance across litigation teams</li>
</ul>
What’s In It for You:
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<li>Base Salary: compensated by experience plus bonus</li>
<li>Bonus Option 1: Draw + % of settlements/verdicts</li>
<li>Bonus Option 2: High-performance incentive + origination bonuses</li>
<li>Full Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401K match</li>
<li>Work-life Perks: Paid holidays, 2 weeks PTO, confidential mental health support</li>
</ul>
Qualifications 
What You Bring:
<ul>
<li>10+ years of personal injury litigation experience</li>
<li>10+ first-chair trials to verdict</li>
<li>Licensed &amp; in good standing with the Florida Bar</li>
<li>A drive to win, the leadership to guide others, and the passion to fight for justice</li>
</ul>
Why Ward Law?
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<li>You’re not a cog—you’re a force.</li>
<li>We’ve resolved over $750 million in injury settlements, not including verdicts.</li>
<li>We’re faith-driven, community-oriented, and obsessed with results.</li>
<li>You’ll be able to focus on trying cases.&nbsp; We do everything else.&nbsp; We hire and manage the team, we get the clients, we provide the war chest.&nbsp; You win trials.</li>
</ul>
 Additional Information 
We value your wellbeing and offer opportunities for professional development to help you grow your career. Our comprehensive package includes health benefits; pretax health care and dependent care saving accounts; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and a percentage match on your 401K contributions to insure your overall satisfaction and security as part of our team. Additionally, we provide confidential counseling services, mental health support, and financial guidance. Come make a difference for our clients!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Senior Trial Attorney

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Job DescriptionAscension Global Staffing &amp; Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned &amp; Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Ascension Global Staffing &amp; Executive Search is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience for an excellent opportunity at a prestigious national litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This position offers the chance to work on complex third-party insurance coverage and bad faith matters on behalf of top-tier insurance clients.
Position Overview
The associate attorney will gain hands-on experience managing case files, analyzing legal issues, and representing clients in coverage litigation. With a collaborative and supportive environment, you will receive mentorship from experienced partners while having the autonomy to contribute meaningfully to your cases.
Key Responsibilities
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Handle third-party insurance coverage and bad faith matters.
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Draft comprehensive coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters.
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Represent insurers in coverage litigation and related bad faith cases.
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Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and other court filings.
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Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies.
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</ul>
Qualifications
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Active license to practice law in Florida.
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Minimum of 2 years' experience in third-party insurance coverage and bad faith matters.
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Strong experience in drafting coverage opinions and litigation-related documents.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work both independently and within a team.
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Federal court experience preferred.
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Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Why Join This Firm?
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Collaborative, collegial environment with opportunities for professional growth.
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Competitive compensation with performance bonuses and business origination credits.
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Comprehensive benefits, including:
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401(k) with match
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Parental leave
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Professional development assistance
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Hybrid and remote work options available, with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.
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</ul>
If you're ready to join a growing team and take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.
 Please submit your resume to Isa Aguiar at <a href="mailto:iaguiar@ascensionsearch.com" target="_blank">iaguiar@ascensionsearch.com</a> to learn more about this opportunity.
Ascension Global Staffing &amp; Executive Search – Connecting Legal Talent with Exceptional Firms.

Insurance Coverage Attorney (3rd Party)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionAscension Global Staffing &amp; Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned &amp; Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.Ascension Global Staffing &amp; Executive Search has an opening in our Miami or Orlando offices for a Bankruptcy Associate with 2+ years’ experience – judicial clerkship a plus. The successful candidate must be admitted to The Florida Bar and should ideally have:
<ul>
<li>Experience with Chapter 11 business bankruptcies, creditors’ rights litigation, assignments for the benefit of creditors, representing fiduciaries, as well as complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation (including avoidance actions).</li>
<li>Ability to handle court appearances, motions, depositions, mediations, and negotiations.</li>
<li>Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Ability to successfully work on multiple projects with lawyers in different offices simultaneously and autonomously, with keen attention to detail.</li>
</ul>

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