Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate in Plantation, FL, with 5-7 years of pretrial and trial experience. The role involves handling complex disputes across business, real estate, probate, and trusts, managing cases from inception to trial, and coordinating with partners.

Ideal candidates will have strong drafting, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities, excellent courtroom presence, and the ability to work both independently and with senior attorneys

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Florida in good standing.
• 5-7 years of commercial litigation experience with independent deposition/hearing/pretrial prep management.
• Experience handling complex business, contract, real estate, probate or similar disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and with senior attorneys and practice teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases from inception through trial preparation, including depositions and motion practice.
• Oversee discovery, document review, production, and strategy.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and other materials for pretrial and trial proceedings.
• Develop and execute case strategy with partners and first-chair counsel.
• Support settlement negotiations, mediations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic guidance throughout litigation.

Skills

Drafting

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate with 5-7 years of pretrial and trial experience to join their Litigation practice in Plantation, Florida. The role involves handling complex litigation matters, including business disputes, real estate litigation, and trust and estate disputes.

Duties

• Independently manage cases from inception through trial preparation, including depositions, court appearances, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Oversee all aspects of discovery, including document review, production, and strategy.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and other materials for pretrial and trial proceedings.
• Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with partners and first-chair counsel.
• Support settlement negotiations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic legal guidance throughout all phases of litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in good standing in Florida.
• 5-7 years of experience in commercial litigation, with proven ability to manage depositions, hearings, and pretrial preparation independently.
• Experience handling complex business, contract, real estate, probate, or similar commercial disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with senior attorneys and practice teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact directly with clients and counterparties.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• License to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Strong drafting, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible spending plan.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Paid time off.