Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

City of Plant City; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parking

Professional growth opportunities

Partnership track

Job summary

The Liles Firm, P.A., an established, AV-rated law firm in downtown Jacksonville, seeks an associate attorney with at least three years of litigation experience. The firm concentrates on commercial litigation, including business disputes, construction law, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, professional liability, and personal injury.

This role offers substantial responsibility and direct client interaction. The firm values strong relationships, professional excellence, and flexibility, with

Qualifications

• At least three years of litigation experience.
• Membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Initiative to take ownership of cases and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and develop litigation strategy in collaboration with firm partners.
• Research legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Manage discovery and take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, including arguing motions.
• Participate in trial preparation and trial work.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and recommendations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

The Liles Firm, P.A. | Downtown Jacksonville, Florida

The Liles Firm, P.A., an established, respected, AV-rated law firm in downtown Jacksonville, seeks an associate attorney with at least three years of litigation experience.

Our practice focuses on commercial litigation, including business disputes, construction law, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, professional liability, and personal injury (plaintiff and defense). This position offers the opportunity to handle substantive matters, work directly with clients, and take meaningful responsibility for case strategy and results.

Our firm has a longstanding history of low turnover. We value strong working relationships, professional excellence, and flexibility. We seek an attorney interested in building a long-term career with the firm, with opportunities for increasing responsibility and advancement toward partnership.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and develop litigation strategy in collaboration with firm partners.
• Research legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Manage discovery and take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, including arguing motions.
• Participate in trial preparation and trial work.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of litigation experience.
• Membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Initiative to take ownership of cases and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff.

Experience in one or more of our practice areas is preferred; candidates need not have experience in every area.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus.
• Firm-paid health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) participation with an employer match.
• Paid parking in downtown Jacksonville.
• Flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.
• Opportunity for advancement toward partnership.