Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero p.A.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris, & Fumero, P.A. seeks a Junior Commercial Litigation Associate to join our Palm Beach Gardens litigation team.

You will work closely with seasoned litigators on sophisticated business disputes, gaining hands-on experience from filing through trial preparation in an in-office role. The ideal candidate has a JD, Florida bar admission, and 0–3 years of relevant experience, with sharp research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice in Florida (Florida Bar in good standing).
• Zero to three years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial or business litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and litigation of complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare thoughtful analyses of legal issues and case strategy.
• Manage and oversee written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Review, analyze, and organize documentary evidence and business records.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Assist with witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial preparation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to provide exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

Nason Yeager is a multi-service law firm, offering a broad range of legal services founded in 1960. Our Palm Beach Gardens location is seeking a Junior Commercial Litigation Associate for our Commercial Litigation practice group. This will be an in-office position.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Junior Commercial Litigation Associate to join our growing litigation practice. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to gain hands-on experience handling sophisticated business disputes while working closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will participate in all phases of commercial litigation, including legal research, motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. This role provides substantial client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management and litigation of complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare thoughtful analyses of legal issues and case strategy.
• Manage and oversee written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Review, analyze, and organize documentary evidence and business records.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Assist with witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial preparation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to provide exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Zero to three years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial or business litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience handling commercial, business, contract, real estate, construction, or other complex civil disputes.
• Drafting substantive motions, legal memoranda, and discovery-related documents.
• Participation in depositions, hearings, and mediation preparation.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

This full-time position will be accompanied by a competitive benefits package. You will work in office/onsite at our Palm Beach Gardens location. Great potential for growth. Salary commensurate with experience.

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris, & Fumero, P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.