Associate Attorney, Litigation — Professional Liability / EPL / D&O (West Palm Beach, FL) in West Palm Beach, Florida at Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli PL

Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L., a civil litigation firm with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and New York, represents businesses, institutions, and individuals across a broad civil litigation docket. We have multiple openings for litigation associates in our West Palm Beach office, with approximately 2–10 years of experience.

The ideal candidate has substantive experience litigating professional liability, employment practices liability (EPL), and/or director & officer (D&O) liability matters. Experience with legal malpractice, professional negligence, and commercial litigation is also valuable.

Responsibilities:

Manage cases independently from inception through resolution, including deadline and docket management
Prepare written discovery, take depositions, and handle motion practice and court appearances
Communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
Develop case strategy and prepare reports and status updates

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor; admitted to practice in Florida and in good standing (required)
2+ years of litigation experience in professional liability, EPL, D&O, or commercial matters
Large firm or specialized boutique experience; prior clerkship or trial experience preferred
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Familiarity with Aderant Expert Sierra, iTimekeep, and NetDocuments a plus

Compensation & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan; professional development support. Approx. 2,000 billable hours expected annually.

To apply: Submit a resume, a cover letter describing your relevant litigation experience, and a writing sample from a matter you handled. All inquiries are handled confidentially.