Associate

Palm Beach County Bar Association; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach County Bar Association seeks a mid-level commercial litigation associate with approximately 3–10 years of experience to join its growing practice in Boca Raton, FL. The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, discovery, deposition, motion practice, and client-management skills, with the ability to take meaningful responsibility for matters and work independently.

Commercial litigation experience is preferred; transactional real estate experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license in Florida and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Take meaningful responsibility for matters with a high degree of independence.
• Develop and manage discovery, motions, and client communications for commercial matters.
• Contribute to business development and client development in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment.

Skills

Legal writing

Discovery

Deposition

Motion practice

Client-management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Boutique commercial law firm looking for a mid-level commercial litigation associate with approximately 3–10 years of experience to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, discovery, deposition, motion practice, and client-management skills, with the ability to take meaningful responsibility for matters and work with a high degree of independence. Commercial litigation experience is preferred, and transactional real estate experience is a plus. The firm offers competitive compensation, a flexible annual billable-hours, significant client contact, substantial autonomy, and meaningful opportunities to develop and originate business in a collegial, entrepreneurial small-firm environment. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Additional requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active license in the State of Florida and in good standing.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Job Location

Boca Raton, FL – On site required, though there may be some flexibility for hybrid/remote work at a later date.

Company Description

The firm focuses on commercial matters, including civil litigation, real estate, and business law, representing clients in a wide variety of legal matters, including contract negotiation and preparation, contractual disputes and business torts, real estate acquisition and litigation, claims related to trademark infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, and debt collection. We represent clients from diverse businesses and industries, including real estate development, management, brokerage and leasing companies, contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, automobile leasing companies, commercial landlords and tenants, residential and commercial lenders, and insurance companies, as well as individuals.