Associate Attorney – Business, Real Estate & Civil Litigation

Barry-Miller-Law; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Miller-Law seeks a Florida-licensed Associate Attorney with ~1–2 years of experience to join a growing practice. The role offers exposure to business, real estate, transactional and civil litigation matters, with increasing responsibility and direct client contact.

The attorney will draft and negotiate contracts, assist with business formations, and collaborate with seasoned colleagues on complex disputes. A practical, client-focused approach is valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar admission.
• Approximately 1–2 years of legal experience in Florida or a comparable setting.
• Strong research, writing and analytical abilities; effective communication.
• Ability to handle multiple matters with good organizational skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Handle business, real estate, transactional and civil litigation matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Assist with business formations and corporate matters.
• Manage client communications and deadlines; support litigation strategy and case prep.
• Engage in hearings, depositions and other proceedings as experience permits.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client communication

Civil litigation

Real estate knowledge

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Florida Bar member

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 mediations
• Assume increasing responsibility for matters
• Develop client relationships
• Build the foundation for an independent legal practice
• Grow professionally within an established firm

We are looking for an attorney who is motivated, dependable, responsive and interested in taking ownership of their work as their experience develops.

Benefits and additional compensation opportunities will be discussed with qualified candidates.

All applications and inquiries will be handled confidentially.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer.