Commercial Litigation Attorney

Offit Kurman; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman in Ft. Lauderdale seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate or Counsel to join our growing litigation practice.

The role offers hands-on case management, interaction with partners and clients, and responsibility from inception through resolution of sophisticated business disputes. The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of experience in commercial litigation, strong motions practice, depositions, and writing skills, and is barred in Florida.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of commercial litigation experience with focus on financial services, real estate, and creditors' rights matters is a plus
• Strong experience with motions practice, court appearances, and depositions
• Trial and/or arbitration experience preferred
• Barred in Florida
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage discovery and take/defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and conferences
• Assist with trial preparation and overall litigation strategy
• Work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated business disputes

Skills

Motions practice

Depositions

Court appearances

Trial/arbitration experience

Written communication

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate/Counsel

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Offit Kurman is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate or Counsel to join our Ft. Lauderdale office and support a growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated business litigation, hands‑on case management, and working within a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform.

Responsibilities:

• Handle commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage discovery and take/defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and conferences
• Assist with trial preparation and overall litigation strategy
• Work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated business disputes

Qualifications:

• 5–15 years of commercial litigation experience focus on financial services, real estate, and creditors' rights matters a plus
• Strong experience with motions practice, court appearances, and depositions
• Trial and/or arbitration experience preferred
• Barred in Florida
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Why Offit Kurman?

At Offit Kurman, we provide a platform for attorneys to thrive—offering sophisticated work, a collaborative environment, and the ability to grow your practice over time. This role is ideal for someone seeking hands‑on litigation experience within a growing and entrepreneurial firm platform while working alongside experienced attorneys on complex commercial matters.