Commercial Litigation Associate

New Edge Associates a Talent Acquisition Firm; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Miami Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience to join its Miami office. The candidate will handle cases from start to finish, draft essential filings, and contribute to litigation strategy.

The role requires strong research and writing skills, good judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with partners. Miami relocation or residency is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
• Three to seven years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience practicing in Florida state court, federal court, and arbitration strongly preferred.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Miami area.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong judgment, responsiveness, and work ethic.
• Smart, driven, collaborative, and prepared to take an active role in ongoing matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance complex commercial litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
• Manage discovery and prepare for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Handle assignments independently while collaborating with partners and colleagues

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar member in good standing

Job description

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate – Miami, Florida

A highly regarded Miami law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with three to seven years of complex commercial litigation experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, initiative, and the ability to take meaningful ownership of cases and move matters forward efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance complex commercial litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
• Manage discovery and prepare for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Handle assignments independently while collaborating with partners and colleagues

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar
• Three to seven years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Strong preference for attorneys in their fourth through seventh year who can manage cases with minimal supervision
• Experience practicing in Florida state court, federal court, and arbitration strongly preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong judgment, responsiveness, and work ethic
• Smart, driven, collaborative, and prepared to take an active role in ongoing matters
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Miami area