Litigation Associate Attorney

2-13 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Fort Lauderdale, FL, office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and play a key role in complex commercial litigation cases.

Job Overview:

• Position: Litigation Associate Attorney
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Experience: 3-8 years in complex commercial litigation
• Certification: Florida Bar required

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to assigned cases
• Draft discovery requests, responses, and subpoenas
• Prepare substantive motions, pleadings, and briefs for both Federal and State courts
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client communication
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation as necessary
• Manage and organize case files and documents

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• 3-8 years of experience in complex commercial litigation
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Prior experience drafting discovery and substantive motions
• Familiarity with both Federal and State court procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a large case and/or firm setting

Benefits Offered:

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
• Firm-paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 to $1,200 annually
• The firm pays 100% of the employee-only dental and vision insurance premiums, with inexpensive options for dependents.
• Tax-advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one, eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution after 1 year of service

Legal