Job Description

Job Description

SWOPE, RODANTE P.A. is seeking a Florida-licensed attorney to join its writing team! All experience levels are encouraged to apply, and a background in personal injury or insurance litigation is preferrable but not mandatory. If you meet the qualifications below, and we sound like a good fit for you, please email a resume and writing sample to hiring@swopelaw.com.

Who You Are :

• A talented writer who enjoys tackling appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and any other written product a case might require;
• Someone with excellent academic credentials—journal, moot court, and/or relevant professional writing experience is strongly preferred;
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in producing top-quality work;
• Interested in complex legal issues—some of which have the potential to create new law or undo adherence to unfavorable case law;
• Equipped with strong time-management skills and capable of juggling assignments as required;
• A team player who takes direction well and isn’t afraid to be an active and engaged participant;
• Driven, hard-working, and committed to achieving results for your clients;
• A quick thinker who will adapt well to the litigation environment.

Who We Are :

• A boutique law firm with 11 lawyers and a staff of about 30;
• We primarily handle personal injury cases of the greatest magnitude—those involving catastrophic, life-altering injuries—insurance bad faith, and legal malpractice;
• A firm with a well-earned reputation for conquering injustice and securing hundreds of millions of dollars in recovery for our clients;
• Industry leaders with many decades of collective experience in our field;
• A firm that values collaboration, ingenuity, and passion for our clients and our cause.

What We Offer :

• Salary range of $125,000--$250,000, depending on experience, for in-office candidate, plus the potential for end-of-year bonus;
• Flexible, part-time, or hybrid work may be available for the right candidate;
• Competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, cell phone stipend, paid membership dues to various professional associations, and an additional professional development budget;
• A variety of perks to show our appreciation for our employees’ hard work and dedication, including an onsite gym, fitness classes, car washes, dry cleaning service, massage therapy, and firm lunches and social events;
• Mentorship, training opportunities, and a path to advancement;
• Real-world experience from the start, with the ability to increase responsibilities over time if desired;
• No billable hour requirement! Our work is primarily contingency fee based, which means we don’t have traditional billable hours. However, we greatly value in-office presence and collaboration—our form of “billable” hour requirement;
• A small, close-knit team where every member is valued for their strengths and contributions to our firm.

Please visit www.swoperodante.com for more information