Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney for its Orlando, Florida office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, particularly in Construction Law, and will manage hearings and depositions. This onsite position offers potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of legal cases, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Utilize electronic discovery tools proficiently.
• Supervise paralegal and legal assistant staff in document preparation.
• Meet performance goals, including billable hours and receipts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve client issues.
• Negotiate settlements and provide legal strategy explanations to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analysis for complex issues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Florida.
• Experience in Commercial Litigation with high-volume practices.
• Strong knowledge of state laws related to Commercial Litigation and Construction Law.
• Outstanding negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional client interaction and customer-service skills.
• Highly organized with excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed in Florida.

Skills

• Experience with Filevine and Lead Docket is preferred.

Benefits

• Non-smoking environment.
• Drug-free workplace.

This firm is headquartered in Orlando, but has other offices located in Clermont, the Villages, Daytona, Ocala, Deltona, Melbourne, Gainesville, Leesburg, and Kissimmee. This is a full-service law firm that focuses on real estate, litigation and legal dispute, personal injury, auto and car accidents, and wills, trusts, and probate. This firm is AV preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is part of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. This firm has been practicing for over 35 years and offers extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise to each client.