Subrogration & Recovery Department - Associate Attorney

Cozen O'Connor's Subrogation & Recovery Department seeks an associate with at least three years of litigation experience to join either our Miami or Boca Raton office. Candidates should have experience investigating claims, working with various types of forensic experts, and evaluating the legal and financial viability of various legal and equitable causes of action. The candidate should have experience drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and briefs; preparing for, attending, and presenting at court hearings; taking and defending depositions; and communicating with clients and opposing counsel. Some trial experienced is preferred. Candidates with experience investigating, analyzing, and litigating property subrogation and recovery claims and/or litigating the defense of property and product liability claims are ideal. Construction and/or experience as a prosecutor is a plus. Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills are required. Applicants with less than three years of experience will be considered who have exceptional academics and a strong work ethic. Admission to the Florida bar required and admission in one or more Southeast US states preferred.Cozen O’Connor founded the subrogation and recovery practice in the early 1970s and remains the world’s leading subrogation and recovery law firm. Our team of more than 100 attorneys represents the largest insurers and reinsurers in the United States, Canada, England, and other international venues. In addition to representing the insurance industry, we handle self-insured recovery claims for many Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. We recover in excess of $200 million annually on behalf of our clients.Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.Cozen O’Connor is committed to employing a diverse complement of attorneys and staff, and to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing difference within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to providing the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.