Litigation Associate

Biscayne Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscayne Staffing represents a well-established Miami law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate. The position involves handling diverse commercial disputes from strategy through trial preparation, with collaboration among partners, associates, paralegals, and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. with 3+ years of commercial litigation experience, strong research and writing abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of commercial and business litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Manage written discovery and document production.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience permits.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established mid-size law firm with five offices is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice. The firm represents businesses, entrepreneurs, property owners, and other clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes.

The attorney will work closely with experienced partners and have meaningful responsibility throughout the life cycle of matters, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include:

• Handle a variety of commercial and business litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other court filings
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Manage written discovery and document production
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as experience permits
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience preferred
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Trial or significant courtroom experience is a plus

The firm offers a collaborative environment, sophisticated work, direct client exposure, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.