Associate Attorney

lumesp; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

lumesp in Boca Raton seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its growing team. You will work directly with the Managing Partner on a broad caseload and receive mentorship from day one.

The role emphasizes commercial litigation, with exposure to related civil matters and real estate, probate, trusts, and estates. Expect a hands-on partner-led environment and long-term growth prospects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience handling cases through discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and other phases of litigation.
• Background in commercial litigation, business litigation, plaintiff personal injury, or general civil litigation preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Managing Partner on a diverse civil litigation caseload.
• Handle cases through all phases of litigation with mentorship and autonomy.
• Support the firm's leadership in building a long-term, growth-focused practice.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research & writing

Case management

Communication skills

Florida Bar admission

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a growing boutique law firm in Boca Raton, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with the firm's leadership, and build a long-term career with a growing practice.

The firm currently consists of the Managing Partner, a Junior Partner, and an Associate, with plans to continue expanding. The incoming attorney will work closely with the Managing Partner on a diverse litigation caseload while receiving significant client exposure, mentorship, and autonomy from day one.

The practice is heavily focused on commercial litigation and plaintiff personal injury, with additional exposure to real estate litigation, probate litigation, trusts & estates, and related civil matters. The ideal candidate will come from a civil litigation law firm and be comfortable managing cases through all phases of litigation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Experience handling cases through discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and other phases of litigation
• Background in commercial litigation, business litigation, plaintiff personal injury, or general civil litigation preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Florida Bar admission in good standing
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• 10% of fees generated from every case worked on
• 25% of fees generated from self-originated matters

Schedule

• Full-time, in-office
• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious civil litigator who is looking to step into a firm where they will receive hands-on mentorship, meaningful case responsibility, and a compensation structure that rewards both performance and business development while offering significant long-term growth potential.