Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Orion Placement in Orlando, FL seeks an associate with strong commercial litigation experience to manage matters from inception to resolution, trial, or settlement. You will draft pleadings, prepare motions, and handle depositions, working closely with experienced attorneys who mentor your growth.

You will contribute to strategy for complex disputes, collaborate with teams, and pursue a clear path toward partnership while enjoying a competitive benefits package and performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of commercial/business litigation experience in a law firm.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters with increasing independence.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters from case inception through resolution, trial, or settlement.
• Develop litigation strategies for complex business disputes, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, business torts, and construction-related matters.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including complex document production and e-discovery.
• Appear in state and federal court for hearings, conferences, and oral arguments.
• Assist with trials, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing legal guidance, strategic recommendations, and case updates.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to deliver outstanding legal representation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

• Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters with meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Gain substantial courtroom, deposition, mediation, and client-facing experience.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who are invested in your professional growth and mentorship.
• Enjoy a clear path toward partnership with long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Receive performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Join a collaborative team that values strategic thinking, initiative, and high-quality advocacy.

Location

Orlando, Florida – Primarily on-site with future hybrid flexibility available based on manager approval and business needs.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Florida and have at least 3 years of direct commercial/business litigation experience in a law firm environment.

About Us

We help businesses and individuals resolve complex business disputes and insolvency-related legal matters with practical, strategic, and results-driven representation. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys can continue to grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage commercial litigation matters from case inception through resolution, trial, or settlement.
• Develop litigation strategies for complex business disputes, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, business torts, and construction-related matters.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including complex document production and e-discovery.
• Appear in state and federal court for hearings, conferences, and oral arguments.
• Assist with trials, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing legal guidance, strategic recommendations, and case updates.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to deliver outstanding legal representation.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of commercial/business litigation experience in a law firm.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters with increasing independence.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term litigation career while working on challenging business disputes that make a real impact for clients. You'll enjoy meaningful responsibility, supportive mentorship, professional development resources, excellent benefits, bonus potential, and a structured path toward partnership in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.