Associate Attorney

Law Firm based in Coral Gables, Florida; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Direct mentorship

Job summary

Annesser Armenteros PLLC, a business litigation firm in Coral Gables, Florida, seeks a driven Associate Attorney to develop into a strong litigator. This role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and participating in courtroom proceedings, offering invaluable hands-on experience. An ideal candidate will have a JD, an active Florida Bar license, and strong legal writing skills. The firm promotes a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience or strong new attorney with clerkship/mock trial background.
• Enjoys legal writing and substantive motion practice.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Time-management abilities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Florida Bar license

Job description

Associate Attorney – Business Litigation

Coral Gables, FL | Full-Time | In-Office

Annesser Armenteros PLLC is a business litigation firm representing companies, business owners, and partners in complex commercial disputes. Our cases involve high-level strategy, detailed motion practice, and meaningful courtroom exposure.

We are growing and seeking a driven Associate Attorney who wants to develop into a strong business litigator, not just a paper‑pusher.

Who This Role Is For

• Has 1–3 years of litigation experience (or a strong new attorney with clerkship/mock trial background)
• Enjoys legal writing and substantive motion practice
• Wants real courtroom exposure and hands‑on experience
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment
• Is coachable, organized, and accountable

If you are looking for a slow‑paced environment with limited responsibility, this may not be the right fit.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and legal correspondence
• Conduct in‑depth legal research and analysis
• Assist with case strategy and litigation planning
• Participate in discovery (drafting, responding, and managing disputes)
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and courts
• Maintain organized case files and meet critical deadlines

You will work directly with senior attorneys and gain meaningful exposure to complex business disputes in both state and federal court.

Practice Areas

• Commercial litigation
• Contract disputes
• Partnership/shareholder disputes
• Business torts
• Breach of fiduciary duty claims

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Active Florida Bar license and in good standing
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• Ability to take feedback and implement quickly

Preferred (But Not Required)

• 1–4 years of litigation experience
• Experience drafting dispositive motions
• Hearing or deposition exposure
• Experience in business or commercial litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Direct mentorship and clear path for advancement

Growth Opportunity

This position is designed for an attorney who wants to develop into a confident business litigator with increasing responsibility, client interaction, and courtroom exposure.

We invest in attorneys who demonstrate initiative, strong writing ability, and accountability.