Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (104)

ZipRecruiter; Hallandale Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Florida seeks a Florida barred civil litigation associate to join their Hallandale Beach and Coral Gables offices. The position entails drafting legal documents, managing cases, and thriving under pressure while working with a team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services. Ideal candidates will possess 1-5 years of experience in civil litigation with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Florida barred attorney in good standing with 1-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Creole, Russian, Portuguese) are a plus.
• Outstanding legal research and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting complaints, answers, and discovery pleadings.
• Preparing for and arguing motions in court.
• Managing cases professionally and ethically.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Florida bar membership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An established full-service law firm with locations in Hallandale Beach and Coral Gables, Florida, is currently looking for Florida barred civil litigation associates to join their team. Candidates must have 1-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in the areas of business, construction, real estate, personal injury, or commercial litigation. The positions are full-time and on-site at either the Hallandale Beach or Coral Gables offices. The firm represents clients in commercial litigation, construction law, condominiums and homeowners’ associations, real estate, contract consulting, estate planning, and business entities. The firm prides itself on boutique firm values with big firm capabilities.

Responsibilities for the Associate Attorney include drafting complaints, answers/affirmative defenses, demand letters, and motions; preparing for, attending, and arguing motions in court; drafting discovery pleadings and responses to discovery requests. Ideal candidates will have experience taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, and handling motion practice, along with the ability to manage cases professionally and ethically.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Florida barred attorney in good standing with 1-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in business, construction, real estate, personal injury, or commercial litigation.
• Bilingual skills (including professional-grade Spanish, Creole, Russian, or Portuguese) are a plus but not required.
• Must be an analytical, independent thinker with outstanding legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to thrive under time pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Great people and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, support staff, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).