Associate - Business Litigation - Orlando

Shutts & Bowen LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shutts & Bowen LLP, located in Orlando, is seeking a qualified associate to join its Business Litigation Practice Group. This position involves drafting pleadings and conducting legal research while collaborating with partners representing diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and must be a member of the Florida Bar. This opportunity offers exposure to complex business disputes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in business litigation.
• Top academic credentials.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research.
• Collaborate with partners in business disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Persuasive writing

Organizational skills

Diligence

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Firm Overview

Shutts & Bowen LLP is a full service, AmLaw 200 law firm that has provided high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century. With 8 offices across Florida, Shutts & Bowen offers legal services in more than 30 practice areas to its clients locally, nationally and internationally. Shutts & Bowen’s attorneys work in an environment where they are recognized for their value as individuals, giving them the autonomy and freedom to best serve their clients.

Position Summary

Shutts & Bowen’s Orlando office is seeking an associate with 3 to 7 years of experience to join its Business Litigation Practice Group. The associate will work closely with partners who represent a wide variety of clients, including hospitality companies, real estate developers, property owners, general contractors, and other Fortune 500 companies in diverse and complex business disputes. Specifically, the associate will draft pleadings and motions and conduct legal research. The ideal candidate will have top academic credentials, be an excellent researcher and a persuasive writer. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment with several Partners and must be organized and diligent. This is a great opportunity to become an integral member of a dynamic business litigation practice where one can gain exposure to complex cases. Candidate must be a member of the Florida Bar.