Associate Attorney – Business, Real Estate & Civil Litigation

Barry Miller Law; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Miller Law seeks a Florida-licensed Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. This early-career role suits an attorney with about 1–2 years’ experience seeking broad, hands-on responsibility.

You will collaborate with experienced lawyers on business, real estate, transactional and civil litigation matters, gaining direct client contact and increasing responsibility as you grow professionally. The position offers meaningful client engagement and exposure to hearings and negotiations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• Approximately 1–2 years of legal experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Desire to develop across transactional and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle business and commercial legal matters.
• Assist with residential and commercial real estate matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Assist with business formations and general corporate matters.
• Handle civil, commercial, real estate and contract disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Assist with litigation strategy and case preparation.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations and other proceedings as experience permits.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel and other professionals.
• Manage assigned matters, deadlines and client communications.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active Florida Bar in good standing

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

We seeking a motivated Florida-licensed Associate Attorney to join our growing practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career attorney with approximately 1–2 years of experience who wants to develop a broad legal practice and gain meaningful responsibility rather than being limited to a narrowly defined role.

The Associate Attorney will work alongside experienced attorneys on a combination of business, real estate, transactional and civil litigation matters. The position provides substantial opportunity for direct client contact, hands-on legal work and increasing responsibility as the attorney develops.

Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney's responsibilities may include:

• Handling business and commercial legal matters
• Assisting with residential and commercial real estate matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements
• Assisting with business formations and general corporate matters
• Handling civil, commercial, real estate and contract disputes
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery and legal memoranda
• Conducting legal research and case analysis
• Assisting with litigation strategy and case preparation
• Participating in hearings, depositions, mediations and other proceedings as experience permits
• Communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel and other professionals
• Managing assigned matters, deadlines and client communications
• Working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and support staff

The Associate will work closely with experienced attorneys while progressively assuming greater responsibility for cases, transactions and client relationships.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Approximately 1–2 years of legal experience
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Professional and confident client communication skills
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal matters
• Desire to develop experience across both transactional and litigation matters

Experience in civil litigation, business law, real estate, commercial transactions, contracts or related practice areas is preferred but not required for an otherwise strong candidate.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an early-career attorney the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded practitioner while working directly with experienced attorneys and clients.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to:

• Work directly with clients
• Participate meaningfully in litigation
• Develop business and transactional experience
• Gain practical real estate experience
• Attend hearings, depositions and mediationsAssume increasing responsibility for matters
• Develop client relationships
• Build the foundation for an independent legal practice
• Grow professionally within an established firm