Associate Attorney

Ascendo Resources; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney for its commercial litigation practice in Boca Raton, FL. This onsite role requires a strong ability to manage core litigation tasks independently while collaborating with partners on active matters.

Qualified candidates should have a J.D., an active Florida Bar license in good standing, and at least 2 years of commercial litigation experience. The position offers health benefits and a competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing (required).
• Minimum 2 years of commercial litigation experience (required).
• Onsite work in Boca Raton, FL.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution with supervision.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and motion practice; assist with hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations on case issues and next steps.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Experience: 2+ years (commercial litigation)

License: Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar (required)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join its commercial litigation practice in Boca Raton, FL. This role is onsite and ideal for an attorney who can independently manage core litigation tasks while working closely with partners on active matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, with appropriate supervision.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and motion practice; assist with hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations on case issues and next steps.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet all deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing (required)
• Minimum 2 years of commercial litigation experience (required)
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience handling discovery and drafting substantive motions
• Ability to work onsite in Boca Raton and collaborate in-office

Preferred Qualifications

• Deposition experience and/or first-chair hearing experience
• Exposure to business disputes, contract claims, or complex commercial matters
• Strong client-facing presence and comfort managing multiple deadlines
• Competitive base salary 125K+ (commensurate with experience)
• Health benefits and PTOProfessional development/mentorship and clear growth path