Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney – Orlando

Salary, bonuses, and commissions are negotiable and will be commensurate with an appropriate level of experience and receipts for the total compensation.

This is an onsite position with potential for hybrid.

If you are empathetic, have great interpersonal skills, and constantly deliver world-class customer service, we want you!

Role and Responsibilities

• Legal Practice & Client Representation
• Manage all aspects of legal cases, from drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs to  representing clients in hearings, trials, and arbitrations.

Document Management & Supervision

• Proficiently use electronic discovery tools.
• Prepare and revise legal documents, including drafting motions and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Supervise paralegal and legal assistant staff in record keeping and document preparation, ensuring accuracy.

Performance & Collaboration

• Meet or exceed performance goals, including a minimum of 1800 billable hours and $300k in receipts.
• Manage project deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to resolve client issues and support projects.
• Adhere to our firm’s policies and procedures.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements, providing clear explanations of legal terminology and strategy to clients.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to advise clients and develop solutions for complex legal issues, including identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
• Maintain expert-level understanding of client cases and ensure accurate, up-to-date case files.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in Florida.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Litigation Associate, particularly with high-volume practices and large clients.
• Strong knowledge of state laws and regulations related to Commercial Litigation, including Construction Law, Business Law, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation.
• Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional client interaction and customer-service orientation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish fluency is a plus).
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and handle high-stress, sensitive situations with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Reliable, dependable, and capable of exercising independent judgment while also working collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Filevine, Lead Docket

Education

•  Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in Florida
• A minimum of 3-5 years of Associate Litigation experience required.
• 3 – 5 Years of experience in Construction Law is helpful.

This is a non-smoking environment.

Drug-Free Workplace.