Associate Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Winter Park (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Winter Park, FL

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an Associate Attorney for a well-established medical malpractice defense firm in Winter Park, FL. The role offers substantial litigation responsibility and ongoing professional development in a collaborative setting.

Requirements include 2-10 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills with a writing sample, and the ability to handle depositions and hearings. Hybrid work may be considered after training completion.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; Writing Sample required.
• Experience taking depositions and attending hearings.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Strong communication and client relationship abilities.
• Team-oriented with capacity for significant responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from research to trial prep.
• Draft pleadings, motions and briefs, and manage filings.
• Attend hearings and conduct depositions as needed.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and maintain client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Hearing appearance

Organization & deadlines

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Job description

A well-established AV-rated Medical Malpractice Defense firm is seeking Associate Attorneys with 2-5 years or 5-10 years of litigation experience to join its growing team in Winter Park, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking significant litigation responsibility, professional development, and long-term career growth in a collaborative and highly respected defense practice.

Job and Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will handle all phases of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, attending hearings, conducting depositions, and assisting with trial preparation. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while managing substantive case responsibilities and delivering exceptional client service.

Practice Areas (Preferred)

• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Insurance Defense
• Professional Liability Defense
• General Liability Defense

Requirements

• 2-10 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills (Writing Sample Required)
• Experience taking depositions and attending hearings
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to take on significant responsibility
• Ability to work onsite in a professional office environment during training

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Malpractice Defense experience
• Insurance Defense experience
• Professional Liability or Healthcare Defense experience
• Experience independently handling litigation matters
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and long-term career development

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $150,000+ Base Salary + Bonus (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Winter Park, FL
• Hybrid schedule may be considered following successful completion of training and onboarding