Associate Attorney

Now Hiring You; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Now Hiring You, a growing South Florida law firm, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its litigation and transactional practice. This role provides hands-on experience with real estate, business, and commercial matters while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and writing skills, as well as a desire to build a long-term career representing various clients throughout Florida.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial/real estate litigation, or business law.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain regular client communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Courtroom experience

Client communication

Job description

Job Description

A growing South Florida law firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its litigation and transactional practice. This position offers hands‑on experience handling a variety of real estate, business, and commercial matters while working closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong analytical and writing skills, courtroom experience, and a desire to develop a long‑term career representing businesses, property owners, investors, landlords, and individuals throughout Florida.

Practice Areas

• Real Estate Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Business Law
• Landlord‑Tenant Disputes
• Foreclosure Litigation
• Contract Disputes
• Real Estate Transactions
• Title and Closing Matters

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain regular client communication.
• Assist with case strategy development and litigation planning.
• Review and draft contracts, leases, purchase agreements, and related business documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation and transactional matters.
• Maintain organized case files and meet litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, business law, or related practice areas.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and managing discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Strong client service and communication skills.