Commercial Litigation Associate

Overview

A national law firm with multiple locations across the United States is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with three to seven years of experience. This position is part of a virtual office team and focuses on supporting attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets Strategic Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex commercial litigation, including:
  • Conducting factual investigations and discovery
  • Preparing pleadings
  • Taking depositions
  • Arguing motions
  • Participating in mediation
  • Communicating with clients
• Work in both state and federal courts (preferred)
• Engage in administrative matters and arbitrations (beneficial)
• Support trial or arbitration proceedings, with second-chair experience preferred but not required
• Exposure to construction litigation is a plus

Requirements

• Must reside in Florida and currently practice in Southwest Florida, preferably in Lee or Collier Counties
• Active Florida bar license required
• Excellent academic record
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Superior judgment and ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in both state and federal court litigation
• Experience with administrative matters and arbitrations
• Second-chair experience at trial or arbitration
• Exposure to construction litigation
• Judicial clerkship experience with a federal court

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

This is a virtual office position; however, candidates must reside in Florida and preferably practice in Southwest Florida, specifically Lee or Collier Counties.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample through the organization's online application process.