Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Broward County, FL
Position: Full-Time | In-Office
About the Opportunity
A well-established and highly regarded South Florida litigation firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing team. The firm represents businesses and individuals in sophisticated commercial disputes and other complex civil litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on challenging cases in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, exceptional legal writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload. Prior government litigation experience, including service as an Assistant United States Attorney or in a similar role, is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution or trial.
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
- Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and document production.
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
- Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients.
- Prepare witnesses, experts, and trial materials for hearings and trial.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court while providing outstanding client service.
- Effectively manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars.
- Stay current on developments in commercial litigation, business law, and procedural rules.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
- 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
- Experience handling complex business disputes with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
- Experience drafting and arguing substantive motions.
- Deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions.
- Trial experience or significant trial preparation experience is preferred.
- Excellent oral advocacy, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong work ethic, professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Please submit resume to Allan Gregory – Attorney Recruiter
allan@toplawjobs.com , Call/Text (561) 353-0995