Litigation Associate

VCG Attorney Recruiting; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded Florida-based litigation firm seeks a mid-level associate to handle general commercial litigation matters with independence and strong writing, research, and courtroom readiness.

The candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of practice, Florida Bar admission in good standing, and a billable expectation around 1,600 hours annually. The role is in-office in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of practice in litigation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong writing, research, and courtroom-readiness.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Billable expectation of approximately 1,600 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on general commercial litigation matters.
• Manage matters with limited supervision as they progress.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and trial-related documents.
• Collaborate with clients and opposing counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Courtroom readiness

Independent work

Florida Bar

Job description

Litigation Associate — Commercial Litigation (4–10 +)

Location: In-office | West Palm Beach

A well-regarded Florida litigation firm with a national reputation for high-profile commercial and media work is seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join its team. The firm is busy and growing, and is looking for an attorney who can work with a strong degree of independence on general commercial litigation matters.

About the Firm

The firm regularly represents media organizations and journalists in matters involving truth, defamation, and freedom of the press, and has been involved in several high-profile, closely watched cases over the past year, including litigation against a major journalism institution. The firm's litigators also handle:

• Complex commercial litigation, including major merger-related disputes
• Advisory work for government agencies and other law firms, including pay equity audits
• Multi-jurisdictional trial work, including recent matters in Delaware against top-tier opposing counsel

Culture

This firm takes a genuinely collaborative approach and values the perspectives of all employees — attorneys and non-attorney staff alike — as part of its culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of practice
• Ability to work independently and manage matters with limited supervision
• Strong writing, research, and courtroom-readiness
• Florida Bar Admission in good standing
• Billable expectation of approximately 1,600 hours annually, with additional hours expected during active trial periods
• Compensation is negotiable and scales with hours worked

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