Civil Defense Trial AttorneyMarks Gray
Job Summary
Job Description
With solid roots in Jacksonville, Marks Gray is one of Northeast Florida’s leading business law firms. Our team of client-focused attorneys endeavor to work with clients during every step of the process to not only meet, but exceed expectations. We are committed to excellence by handling each matter with unparalleled customer service, efficiency, and professionalism. Marks Gray attorneys represent national, regional, and local clients in a variety of business enterprising matters.
We are seeking to add a skilled Civil Defense Trial Attorney to our team that is exceptionally capable of handling cases from open to close.
Primary Responsibilities
Meet with, advise, and prepare documents for clients of the firm, and provide expertise on various matters, including, but not limited to:
- Managing multiple cases from intake to conclusion
- Managing litigation matters for clients from open to close, including:
- Drafting pleadings and other legal documents (e.g., motions and discovery requests)
- Preparing witnesses for court appearances
- Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process, working to manage their expectations
- Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts
- Drafting legal briefs and motions to be submitted to the court
- Drafting pleadings and other legal documents
- Supervising and directing associate attorneys and paralegals
- Meticulously proofreading documents
- Managing submission of responses, filings, etc. for accuracy and ensuring timeliness
- Conducting research.
- Working and collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals and staff.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice and in good standing with the State Bar of Florida
- 3-5 years of civil defense litigation experience
- Exceptional writing and research skills
Ideal Candidate Qualities
- 8+ years of civil defense-side litigation experience
- First-chair trial experience (jury and bench trial)
- Motivated, proactive, respectful, ambitious
- Resident of Florida
- Robust portable book of business (preferred but not required)
Perqs
- A unique opportunity to gain significant, hands-on experience immediately.
- Autonomy and upward mobility within the firm
- Joining a team of devoted, dedicated client advocates who emphasize and appreciate hard work.
- Competitive salary with full benefits package
How to Apply
- If you are an experienced civil defense litigation attorney looking to join a firm that values high integrity and accountability focused on investing, supporting and developing leaders while still honoring and respecting those who have laid the foundation for the firm, please send your resume to [email protected]
