Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation

Ascendion; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Flexible work schedule

PTO & vacation

Job summary

Ascendion in Miami seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Attorney to join a growing practice. The role focuses on complex business disputes, contract issues, and related litigation, requiring 4+ years of experience and Florida bar admission.

You will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, depose witnesses, and negotiate settlements. Salary ranges from $160K to $200K plus full benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling business disputes and contract disputes.
• Florida bar admission and must live in/near Miami.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent clients in business disputes, breach of contract claims, and related litigation
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other legal documents
• Handle depositions, court appearances, hearings, and settlement negotiations

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

We are working with a litigation firm in Miami, Florida, looking for a mid-level Commercial Litigation Attorney to join their growing practice. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial disputes, business litigation, and related matters.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling business disputes, contract disputes, and related litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Florida
• Must live in or near Miami, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent clients in business disputes, breach of contract claims, and related litigation
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other legal documents
• Handle depositions, court appearances, hearings, and settlement negotiations

The annual salary for this position is between $160K-$200K. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time.