Job Description

Taylor, Day, Grimm and Boyd is a civil litigation firm located in Jacksonville, FL. We provide counsel to clients in a broad spectrum of matters with a focus on defense. Our approach is underpinned by the belief that if it matters to our client, it matters to us. We commit to our clients that we will respond rapidly, treat them fairly and put their interests first.

To do that, we invest in our team members and their professional growth. We provide competitive salary plus quarterly performance bonuses as well as health insurance, 401(k), and flexible scheduling and a positive work environment that has helped us rank among the Best Places to Work by Jacksonville Business Journal for three consecutive years. The firm itself has been awarded Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in the Jacksonville area.

About The Job:

Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd seeks an Associate with significant trucking and/or transportation litigation. This position requires a self-motivated attorney who is able to manage their own cases and work with other within a litigation team.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an inclusive workplace that celebrates innovative thinking and values different perspectives. Candidate will utilize the mentorship of a diverse and rapidly expanding team of attorneys and personally prioritize work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Research and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memorandums.
• Receive new cases and provide an evaluation of claims, including a proposed litigation strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery. This includes the ability to take depositions in preparation for trial and examinations under oath.
• Ability to litigate pre-trial motions.
• Prepare for and represent clients through mediation and trial, including jury trials.
• General file management, including meeting client and court deadlines.

Experience:

• Member of Florida Bar (required)
• Member of Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts (preferred)
• 5 years of trucking/transportation litigation experience (required)
• Experience with cargo losses and damage claims for goods in transit (preferred)
• Experience and knowledge of a full spectrum of litigation issues for clients in the trucking and transportation industry (asset)
• Prior use and familiarity with Pro Law (asset)

License: Licensed to practice law within the State of Florida (required)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Bonuses

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