Litigation Associate 2-4 Years - Complex Commercial Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and跨‑办

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Fort Lauderdale, FL office with 2–4 years of experience to handle sophisticated commercial disputes in state and federal courts. The role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment and exposure to high-stakes matters.

You will draft motions, conduct depositions, lead discovery and e-discovery, and prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials while working with clients to develop strategy and provide practical

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation experience in a law firm or clerkship.
• Experience in complex commercial, corporate, real estate, land use, construction, and securities matters.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and take ownership.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Client-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert witnesses.
• Lead and manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work closely with clients to develop case strategy and provide practical business-oriented advice.

Skills

Litigation

Research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience for its Fort Lauderdale, FL office.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated, high-stakes disputes within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The role involves working with clients from various industries across the country, providing a unique quality of life in South Florida.

Duties

• Manage and support all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert witnesses.
• Lead and manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work closely with clients to develop case strategy and provide practical business-oriented advice.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of litigation experience at a law firm or clerkship + firm combination.
• Experience in complex commercial, corporate, financial institution, real estate, land use, construction, and securities matters, including class action defense is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience practicing in federal and state court.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and take ownership of cases.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the Florida Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Client-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the Florida Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Client-service mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and cross-office collaboration.
• Access to high-caliber work with the resources of an international firm.
• Enjoy the Fort Lauderdale lifestyle with its beaches, cultural scene, and year-round sunshine.